Substance Use Counselor: Holistic Recovery & Growth

BETTER PATH COMMUNITY OUTREACH CENT; Milford Mill (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Job summary

Better Path Community Outreach Center LLC in Windsor Mill, MD seeks a dedicated Substance Abuse Counselor (ADT, CAC, or higher) to join our compassionate team. You will conduct group, individual, and family counseling, develop treatment plans, and perform assessments to support clients on their path to recovery.

The role requires Maryland licensure or certification and emphasizes ethics, empathy, and strong documentation.

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 be able to leave outside stressors at the door, our clients are hurting and deserve compassion, understanding, and presence.

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

Maryland certification

Counseling skills

Documentation

Job description

Better Path Community Outreach Center LLC in Windsor Mill, MD seeks a dedicated Substance Abuse Counselor (ADT, CAC, or higher) to join our compassionate team. You will conduct group, individual, and family counseling, develop treatment plans, and perform assessments to support clients on their path to recovery.

The role requires Maryland licensure or certification and emphasizes ethics, empathy, and strong documentation.