Substance Use Counselor — Holistic Recovery Advocate

Better Path Community Outreach Center; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Competitive hourly pay

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Better Path Community Outreach Center is seeking a dedicated Substance Abuse Counselor (ADT, CAC, or higher) to join our team in Windsor Mill. The role involves group, individual, and family counseling, developing treatment plans, completing ASAM assessments, and maintaining documentation per COMAR and JCO regulations.

You will work with the clinical and support teams to help clients achieve stability and recovery, while embracing a holistic approach and compassionate, ethical care.

Qualifications

• Active Maryland certification or license: ADT, CSC-AD, CAC-AD, LGPC, LCPC, LGADC, LCADC, LGSW, or LCSW-C (Required)
• Experience in substance use and/or mental health counseling preferred
• Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills
• Ability to maintain professionalism, empathy, and positive energy
• Must align with our holistic approach to treatment and leave outside stressors at the door

Responsibilities

• Maintain an assigned caseload and complete psychosocial assessments and interpretive summaries within 5 days of admission
• Develop individualized treatment plans within 30 days and complete updates every 30 days thereafter
• Facilitate daily group sessions and maintain accurate group notes
• Provide individual counseling and coordinate care in accordance with treatment goals
• Prepare discharge and aftercare plans, ensuring continuity of care and client follow-up
• Maintain compliance with COMAR, JCO, and ethical standards at all times

Skills

Communication skills

Organization skills

Documentation skills

Empathy and professionalism

Job description

Better Path Community Outreach Center is seeking a dedicated Substance Abuse Counselor (ADT, CAC, or higher) to join our team in Windsor Mill. The role involves group, individual, and family counseling, developing treatment plans, completing ASAM assessments, and maintaining documentation per COMAR and JCO regulations.

You will work with the clinical and support teams to help clients achieve stability and recovery, while embracing a holistic approach and compassionate, ethical care.