Substance Abuse Counselor

Substance Abuse Counselor Baltimore, MD Job Details Part-time $22 - $25 an hour 5 hours ago Benefits Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Addiction counseling Group therapy Mid-level Substance abuse Working with individuals with substance use disorders Communication skills Health education and counseling Group counseling Full Job Description Benefits/Perks Great Work Environment Career Advancement Opportunities Job Summary We are seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor to join our team! As a Substance Abuse Counselor on the team, you will be handling a substance abuse treatment group sessions. Clients looking to you for treatment and help to overcome a wide variety of addiction issues. Your role will be to support and uplift your clients, and assisting with client learning about, creating and implementing treatment options, along with identifying core issues that could be contributing to their abuse. The ideal candidate is compassionate, has excellent communication skills, and has experience working with people struggling with addiction and abuse. Responsibilities Conducts evening and weekend substance abuse education and awareness group sessions Ability to handle, professionally, stressful situations and interact with others. Other related duties as determined by supervisor. Qualifications Must have current

ADT, CAC-AD, CSC-AD

status as an addiction counselor approval through the Professional Board of Counselors & Therapist State of Maryland. Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screen. Strong communication and interpersonal skills Strong compassionate outlook, with an upbeat and positive personality Experience working with substance abuse desired