Substance Use Counselor - Evidence-Based Recovery Coach

Hygea Healthcare; Middle River (MD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

PTO

Job summary

Hygea Healthcare in Middle River, MD is seeking a Substance Use Counselor to support individuals in recovery through individual, group, and family counseling, using evidence‑based practices. This role emphasizes trauma‑informed, gender‑responsive approaches and ASAM criteria, collaborating with a dedicated treatment team to help clients prevent relapse and achieve long‑term recovery.

The successful candidate will join a mission‑driven team, offering competitive compensation and benefits,

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Counseling, Psychology, Human Services or Addictions (Master’s preferred).
• Licensed or Certified SUD Counselor: CSC‑AD, CAC‑AD, LCADC, LCPC, LCSW. Graduate level counselors welcome.
• Minimum 2 years in AOD or mental health settings; detox experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct gender-responsive, trauma-informed assessments using ASAM criteria.
• Provide individual, group, and family counseling using evidence-based modalities.
• Collaborate with treatment teams to support clients in treatment and recovery.
• Deliver ongoing training and supervision to enhance clinical skills.
• Support clients with crisis management and de-escalation as needed.

Skills

Crisis management

De-escalation

Trauma-informed

ASAM criteria

Team player

Education

Associates Degree in Counseling

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Counseling

Job description

Hygea Healthcare in Middle River, MD is seeking a Substance Use Counselor to support individuals in recovery through individual, group, and family counseling, using evidence‑based practices. This role emphasizes trauma‑informed, gender‑responsive approaches and ASAM criteria, collaborating with a dedicated treatment team to help clients prevent relapse and achieve long‑term recovery.

The successful candidate will join a mission‑driven team, offering competitive compensation and benefits,