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Substance Abuse Counselor
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What they do
A Substance Abuse Counselor counsels people struggling with addictions to alcohol, drugs or other substances. Assists clients in dealing with personal and professional problems related to substance abuse. Collaborates with other health care and mental health care professionals to coordinate services for clients, and works with families of substance abusers. May work in a clinic, health care facility or community based program, or work with clients referred through the criminal justice system.
$26,390 / year median in Maryland
+19% projected growth
Job Description
Location:
Baltimore, MD 21206Date Posted:
08/24/2026Category:
Addictions Education:
Our clients is seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor in the Baltimore area. Must be licensed in Maryland as ADT or CAC-AD orCSC-AD HOURS
- Full-time or Part-time
ALL SCHEDULES AVAILABLE
- Immediate Start
- Competitive Compensation
SUMMARY OF CLIENT'S DESCRIPTION OF THIS OPPORTUNITY
- Facilitate behavioral health treatment groups. Email Office Manager attendance after each group.
- Provide individual sessions for clients on a case-by-case basis when clients need extra support.
- Complete Biopsychosocial assessments and all documentation pertaining to it.
- Document client attendance, group topic, and client participation in file after each group. Complete documentation within 24 hours of services provided.
- Document any other contact with client or case management done, such as individual sessions or outside referrals.
- Complete all discharge paperwork within seven days of the date of discharge.
- Address urinalysis or breathalyzer results with clients as needed and record results in Electronic Health Record (EHR) and on monthly reports.
- Review and update treatment plans in compliance with timeframes set by ADI policy.
- Provide person-centered treatment which tailors treatment to each client's individual needs.
- Provide culturally competent treatment and case management.
CLIENT'S REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION
- Maryland license as a CAC-AD; or CSC-AD; with the State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists.
- Previous experience in counseling, social work, or other related field.
DTG ADVANTAGES
- Establish a relationship with one of the nation's largest referral agencies for behavioral-health
- Compensated weekly
- Increase or decrease your schedule at your discretion: choose opportunities that best fit your schedule.
- Ability to grow professionally.
- Access to a broad array of client opportunities.