Substance Use Counselor- Part Time

Comprehensive Treatment Centers; Cumberland (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Semi-Annual Bonus

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation/sick time

Clinical supervision (employer-paid)

Unlimited CEUs access

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Early morning hours

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Cumberland Comprehensive Treatment Center in Maryland is seeking an Addictions Counselor Trainee/Addictions Counselor Trainee Letter/ADT Required. The role provides direct counseling for Opioid Use Disorder, with initial and follow-up assessments, treatment planning, and documentation in a daytime schedule with weekend rotation.

The position emphasizes compassionate individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and coordination with referral sources to ensure comprehensive care.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in social/health services with relevant counseling experience.
• Bachelor's degree with 2+ years in counseling or 4+ years in counseling if another field.
• Master's degree with 1 year professional experience in counseling.
• Accredited college/university degree required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, compassionate guidance in both individual and group counseling sessions.
• Plan, oversee, facilitate and document patient's recovery.
• Co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions as needed.
• Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents is completed timely and clear.
• Prepare individual treatment plans for each assigned patient.
• Initial assessments and follow-up assessments.
• Evaluate patient needs and determine referrals to other programs or facilities.
• May plan for aftercare for assigned patients.
• Provide crisis intervention to patients as needed.
• Provide case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care.
• Act as a liaison between referral sources and patients as needed.

Skills

Counseling skills

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Group therapy

Education

Associate’s degree in social or health services field

Bachelor's degree in social or health services field

Bachelor's degree in other field with 4+ years in counseling

Master's degree in social or health services field

Job description

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program

Addictions Counselor Trainee Letter/ADT Required

Seeking: Substance Use Counselor - Addictions Counselor Trainee Letter/ADT Required

Full Time Hours (36 Hrs/Week):

Monday - Friday 5:30 AM - 12:00 PM and Rotating Saturdays

Our Benefits

• Semi-Annual Bonus Program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Competitive 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Employer-paid clinical supervision (free to employees)
• Free and unlimited access to 500+ accredited Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering continued support to employee lifestyle and well-being
• Early morning hours offering a great work/life balance
• Opportunity for growth that is second to none in the industry

Our Team

Cumberland Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in La Vale, MD, is part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, the leading provider of medication-assisted treatment in the nation. Our counseling team provides compassionate, high-quality counseling and therapy to patients that are seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, compassionate guidance in both individual and group counseling sessions.
• Plan, oversee, facilitate and document patient's recovery.
• Co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions as needed.
• Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner.
• Prepare individual treatment plans for each assigned patient.
• Initial assessments as well as follow up assessments.
• Evaluate patient needs and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.
• May plan for aftercare for assigned patients.
• Provide crisis intervention to patients, as needed.
• Provide case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care as needed.
• Act as a liaison between referral sources and patients, as needed.

Compensation for roles at Cumberland Comprehensive Treatment Center varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Cumberland Comprehensive Treatment Center provides a reasonable hourly range of compensation for roles that may be hired in Maryland as set forth below.

Role Location: Maryland

Calculated Salary Range for role: $25.71 - $26.44 per hour.

Eligible positions may qualify for student loan forgiveness through HRSA, depending on clinic site eligibility. Check your eligibility here: HRSA Eligibility

Required Education, Skills, And Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in social or health services field, with 2+ years exp in counseling field;
• Bachelor's degree in social or health services field, with 2+ years exp in counseling field; or bachelor's degree in other field with 4+ years in the counseling field;
• Master's degree in social or health services field, with 1-year professional work exp;
• Degree must be from an accredited college or university.

Preferred Skills And Qualifications

• Previous experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings, such as outpatient, residential, or correctional facilities.
• Familiarity with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone.
• Experience conducting individual and group counseling sessions focused on substance use recovery.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and relapse prevention techniques.
• Documentation experience, including maintaining clinical notes, treatment plans, and progress updates in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
• Familiarity with state regulatory standards (e.g., 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, Joint Commission standards).
• Experience collaborating in a multidisciplinary team with medical staff, case managers, and peer support specialists.

Licenses/Certifications

• CSC-AD **** Preferred
• CAC-AD ***** Preferred
• Addictions Counselor Trainee Letter/ADT Required
• LGPC/LGADC
• LCPC/LCADC

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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