Substance Use Counselor

BEYOND HEALTH LLC

Maryland

On-site

USD 42,000 - 64,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

$1,000 Signing Bonus
Competitive Compensation
Great Work Environment
Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Beyond Health LLC in Maryland is seeking a Substance Use Counselor to support clients through recovery with empathy and professional guidance. You will manage a caseload, develop treatment plans, coordinate with families and other providers, and document progress.

Licensure and strong communication are essential; experience with addiction and trauma is valued. Join a team that emphasizes recovery, inclusion, and growth while delivering compassionate care and ongoing supervision to support your

Qualifications

  • Licensure with the state desired.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong, compassionate outlook with an upbeat and positive personality.
  • Experience working with substance use individuals.

Responsibilities

  • Handle a manageable caseload of patients.
  • Identify core underlying issues contributing to history of substance abuse.
  • Create and implement treatment plans that fit each client.
  • Uplift and support clients, working with them and their families to help create lasting change.
  • Facilitate referrals to other healthcare or counseling professionals.
  • Educate families and groups on substance abuse treatments and prevention programs.
  • Prepare progress reports and letters for relevant parties.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal
Ability to build rapport with clients
Excellent written and verbal skills
Compassionate and caring demeanor

Education

Prior counseling/social work related experience

Job description

Job Description
Job Summary

Join a team where your work changes lives and your well-being matters. We believe in supporting our staff with clinical supervision, professional development, and a culture that values recovery, inclusion, and growth. The ideal Substance Use Counselor will be entrusted with a manageable caseload of individuals who are turning to you for guidance, support, and hope as they navigate their recovery journey.

You’ll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with clients facing a range of addiction challenges, helping them rediscover their strength and worth. Your role will involve offering compassionate care, identifying root causes of substance use, developing treatment plans, and connecting clients with the resources they need to thrive.

We’re looking for someone who leads with empathy, communicates with clarity and care, and brings experience working with individuals impacted by addiction and trauma. If you believe in meeting people where they are and walking with them toward a better future, you’ll feel right at home here.

Responsibilities
  • Handle a manageable caseload of patients
  • Identify core underlying issues that may be contributing to a history of substance abuse
  • Create and implement treatment plans that fit each client
  • Uplift and support clients, working with them and their families to help create realistic, lasting change
  • Facilitate referrals to other healthcare or counseling professionals
  • Educate families and groups on substance abuse treatments and prevention programs
  • Prepare progress reports and letters for relevant parties
Qualifications
  • Licensure with the state desired
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong, compassionate outlook, with an upbeat and positive personality
  • Experience working with substance use individuals
Qualifications
  • Previous experience in counseling, social work, or other related fields preferred
  • Experience in conflict resolution
  • Compassionate and caring demeanor
  • Ability to build rapport with clients
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must Have Active
  • ADT
  • CSC-AD
  • CAC-AD
  • CPRS
Benefits/Perks
  • $1,000 Signing Bonus
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Great Work Environment
  • Career Advancement Opportunities
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