Substance Use Counselor II

University of Maryland Medical System; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System seeks a Substance Use Counselor II to join a multidisciplinary treatment team. You will evaluate patients and coordinate individual and group counseling using patient education, behavior modification and relapse prevention.

The role emphasizes clinical leadership, education, and participation in quality initiatives to enhance counseling practice. A Bachelor’s degree and relevant licensure are required, with two years of SUD counseling experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Two years of SUD counseling experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide a full range of clinical counseling services for patients.
• Lead unit-based clinical practice improvements and professional development.
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives and quality monitoring.
• Educate and supervise Counselor I and interns.
• Promote readiness for accreditation and ongoing monitoring.
• Engage in unit-based research activities and peer reviews.

Skills

SUD knowledge

Ethics & confidentiality

Communication skills

Cultural competence

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Counselor licenses

Job description

The Substance Use Counselor II is an integral member of the multidisciplinary treatment team who is primarily responsible for evaluating patients and coordinating individual and group counseling through the use of patient education, behavior modification and relapse prevention.

Job Requirements

The Substance Use Counselor II is an integral member of the multidisciplinary treatment team who is primarily responsible for evaluating patients and coordinating individual and group counseling through the use of patient education, behavior modification and relapse prevention.

Principal Responsibilities And Tasks

• Will perform a full range of clinical counseling services for patients and demonstrate unit focused leadership in clinical practice, professional development, service quality, or unit operations.
• Participation or Development of a Performance Improvement Initiative.
• Assists with education and development of Counselor I and interns.
• Leads activities to promote Joint Commission readiness and ongoing monitoring.
• Participates in unit based research activities, council, or committee to enhance quality of counseling practice.
• Develops interest in a service specialty by engaging in or developing opportunities in the specialty.
• Pursues membership in professional organization and demonstrate active participation.
• Demonstrates support and compliance with University of Maryland mission, vision, values, philosophy, goals, objectives and policies.
• Identifies areas impacting unit operations and assists in developing/implementing action plans.
• Contributes to development of unit based peer review processes; actively participates in peer feedback and case reviews

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Intermediate understanding of Substance Use Disorders.
• Modern knowledge of basic insurance guidelines, professional code of ethics (professional standards), patient rights, and confidentiality and privacy, as applicable to the particular area of specialty.
• Ability to provide therapeutic treatment recommendations based on drug screening results.
• Ability to professionally express ideas orally and in writing; to establish effective working relationships with clients, staff members and the general public.
• Ability to accurately apply cultural competencies to a diverse population.

Patient Safety

• Proactive approaches to observed risks to patient safety.
• Reports adverse events and near misses to appropriate management authority.
• Implements policies, procedure, and standards consistently in the performance of assigned duties.
• Maintains effective working relationships and maintains good communication with other team members.
• Identifies possible risks in processes, procedures, devices and communicates the same to those in charge.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Must be a Certified Supervised Counselor- Alcohol and Drug (CSC-AD), Certified Associate Counselor- Alcohol and Drug (CAC-AD), Licensed Graduate Alcohol & Drug Counselor (LGADC), Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC) or Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW)
• At least two (2) years of Substance Use Disorder Counseling experience is preferred.

Additional Information

• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 6a-230p with rotating Saturdays (one every two months from 730-1130am)

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