SUD Counselor Hygea Healthcare

Hygea Healthcare; Middle River (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Hygea Healthcare in Middle River, Maryland, seeks a Substance Use Disorder Counselor to provide individual, group, and family counseling. You will perform confidential assessments using ASAM criteria, develop treatment plans, and use evidence-based practices to support recovery.

The role requires a trauma-informed approach, strong communication, and ability to work with a diverse client base. On-call duties and holiday coverage are part of the schedule.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an associate degree in Counseling, Psychology, Human Services or Addictions; bachelor’s preferred with two+ years in AOD/mental health setting.
• Licensed or certified as a SUD Counselor: CSC-AD, CAC-AD, LCADC, LCPC, LCSW.
• Combination of comparable skills, experience, and education.
• Understanding and supportive of a trauma-informed system of care.
• Strong interpersonal and engagement skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to support the agency’s mission while honoring diversity.

Responsibilities

• Conduct confidential assessments using ASAM criteria to determine level of care.
• Provide individual, group, and family counseling sessions.
• Assist clients to meet all requirements and maintain individualized treatment plans.
• Use evidence-based practices to meet clinical needs.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and communicate progress and barriers.
• Follow documentation standards for billing and regulatory compliance.
• Be on-call for patient care and holidays as required.

Skills

Empathy

Assessment

Trauma-informed care

ASAM criteria

Group counseling

Communication

Time-management

Cultural sensitivity

Self-direction

On-call readiness

Education

Associates degree in Counseling or related field

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or Counseling

SUD Counselor licensure (CSC-AD, CAC-AD, LCADC, LCPC, LCSW)

Tools

EMR system

Microsoft Office

Job description

SUD Counselor Hygea Healthcare

Hygea Healthcare Middle River, Maryland, United States

About this position

About Hygea Healthcare

The Substance Use Disorder Counselor’s role is to support others in recovery from a substance use disorder. The SUD Counselor will provide individual, group, and family counseling sessions to assist recovering individuals in preventing relapse and promoting long-term recovery. The SUD counselor will use an outcomes-based approach and evidenced-based practices to achieve results.

Essential Job Functions

• Conduct confidential, quality assessments, that are gender-responsive and trauma-informed, utilizing ASAM criteria to determine the appropriate level of care.
• Use a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach to work collaboratively with clients and internal and external Hygea Healthcare treatment team members to help support clients in their treatment and recovery.
• Provide clinical consultation to referral resources, mentors, family members, and others to help.
• Conduct individual, group, and family counseling sessions.
• Assist clients to meet all requirements of their care and maintain an update and individualized treatment plan for each client.
• Use evidence-based practices to meet the clinical needs of each client.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment program and communicate needs, progress, and barriers.
• Participate in agency and community committees.
• Provide education by presentation or workshops to clients, families, or the community at large.
• Consistently follow agency requirements for documentation completion to insure timely filing for billing and regulatory compliance.
• Availability to be on-call for patient care and required holiday ( One per year ).

Education and Experience

• Minimum of Associates Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Human Services or Addictions. Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field with two or more years in an AOD or mental health setting preferred.
• Licensed or Certified as a SUD Counselor: CSC-AD, CAC-AD, LCADC, LCPC, LCSW.
• Combination of comparable skills, experience, and education
• Understanding and supportive of a trauma-informed system of care
• Strong interpersonal and engagement skills
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong computer skills required; experience with EMR system a plus
• Ability to support the agency’s mission and philosophy, and demonstrate sensitivity to cultural diversity and workplace harmony
• Value for and ability to deliver excellent customer service
• Must be self-directed to complete tasks.