Substance Use Counselor I: Clinical Counseling & Case Mgmt

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Substance Use Counselor I at University of Maryland Medical System Corporation works within a multidisciplinary treatment team to evaluate patients and coordinate counseling toward education on substance use disorders and relapse prevention.

The role includes conducting individual and group counseling, developing SMART treatment plans, documenting caseloads, and collaborating with hospital staff to connect patients with community supports and ongoing therapy.

Qualifications

• ADT status approval and High School Diploma with 15 hours in alcohol/drug counseling.
• Licensed by MD Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists or Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners.
• Experience in counseling preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide full range of clinical counseling services and case management.
• Conduct individual substance use assessments and screenings.
• Develop, implement, and maintain SMART treatment plans.
• Coordinate educational and individual counseling sessions.
• Document caseload timely and accurately.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary care team and hospital staff.
• Attend trainings, meetings and departmental activities.

Skills

Substance use knowledge

Professional communication

Cultural competency

Assessment & counseling

Education

High School Diploma

ADT status approval

Licensed counselor or social worker (MD boards)

Job description

The Substance Use Counselor I at University of Maryland Medical System Corporation works within a multidisciplinary treatment team to evaluate patients and coordinate counseling toward education on substance use disorders and relapse prevention.

The role includes conducting individual and group counseling, developing SMART treatment plans, documenting caseloads, and collaborating with hospital staff to connect patients with community supports and ongoing therapy.