Trauma-Informed SUD Counselor – Homeless Care

Health Care for the Homeless; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Care for the Homeless is seeking a Substance Use Counselor to provide outpatient SUD treatment and recovery support for youth and adults experiencing homelessness. You will use a trauma-informed, client-centered approach across fixed-site clinics, mobile clinics, and community settings to meet clients where they are and reduce barriers to care.

The role emphasizes engagement, harm reduction, and collaboration with MAT prescribers to support MOUD such as Suboxone, with documentation in the

Qualifications

• Associates degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Licensed or certified by the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors (CSC-AD, CAC-AD, or LCADC) required.
• Minimum two years of experience with individuals with substance use disorders and experience serving homeless populations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide substance use and behavioral health assessments and interventions with harm-reduction, trauma-informed approach.
• Engage and re-engage clients across clinic, mobile, and community settings to maintain treatment connection.
• Provide individual and group counseling to support goals related to safer substance use and recovery.
• Screening, intake, assessment, and referrals to levels of care including detox and outpatient services.
• Lead or participate in groups to engage clients and support movement along the recovery continuum.
• Collaborate with integrated care teams to develop individualized treatment plans with SMART goals.
• Coordinate with MAT/ MOUD teams and ensure documentation for reimbursement.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Verbal communication

Written communication

Crisis management

Harm reduction knowledge

Education

Associates degree in human services

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Maryland LCP/CAC/LCADC license (CSC-AD/CAC-AD/LCADC)

Job description

Health Care for the Homeless is seeking a Substance Use Counselor to provide outpatient SUD treatment and recovery support for youth and adults experiencing homelessness. You will use a trauma-informed, client-centered approach across fixed-site clinics, mobile clinics, and community settings to meet clients where they are and reduce barriers to care.

The role emphasizes engagement, harm reduction, and collaboration with MAT prescribers to support MOUD such as Suboxone, with documentation in the