Substance Abuse Specialist

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore is seeking a Substance Abuse Specialist to provide direct mental health and substance use services to adults within the Mobile Treatment Program. You will work under the Director of the Mobile Treatment Program as part of a multidisciplinary team, applying evidence-based practices and a recovery-oriented approach.

The role emphasizes treatment for adults with co-occurring mental illness and substance use disorders, requires one year of relevant experience, and

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, mental health, or related field required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with adults with mental illness and substance use disorders.
• Current CAC-AD or CSC-AD certification required.
• Valid driver’s license or reliable transportation to travel independently within the service area required.
• Knowledge of individual, group, and family education techniques for substance use treatment.
• Ability to provide stage-based treatment and build supportive, trusting relationships with clients.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and coordinate services with providers.
• Commitment to client rights, personal preferences, and recovery-oriented care.

Skills

Education techniques

Stage-based treatment

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team coordination

Recovery-oriented care

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in psychology/mental health

Job description

Substance Abuse Specialist

Position Summary
Under the supervision of the Director of the Mobile Treatment Program, the Substance Abuse Specialist provides direct mental health and substance use services to adults with severe and persistent mental illness. This role uses Evidence-Based Practices and the Recovery Model and works collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team. Experience working with adults with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders is preferred.

Qualifications

Education

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health, or a related field required

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with adults with mental illness and substance use disorders

Certification/Licensure

• Current CAC-AD or CSC-AD certification required
• Valid driver’s license or reliable transportation to travel independently within the service area required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of individual, group, and family education techniques for substance use treatment
• Ability to provide stage-based treatment and build supportive, trusting relationships with clients
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and coordinate services with providers
• Commitment to client rights, personal preferences, and recovery-oriented care

Salary Range: Minimum 21.88/hour - Maximum 36.13/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug‑free workplace employers.