Substance Abuse Counselor

RENAISSANCE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Baltimore, MD Job Details Full-time $28 - $35 an hour 18 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Employee discount Qualifications Psychiatry Intake Master's degree Emergency response in crisis intervention Records management Bachelor's degree Medical treatment knowledge Substance abuse Experience working with individuals with substance use disorders Psychopharmacology Full Job Description Overview We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in addiction medicine and mental health counseling, with a commitment to helping individuals overcome substance use disorders. This role involves providing diagnostic evaluations, developing treatment plans, and offering ongoing support to clients in a therapeutic environment. In this position, you will: Assist in the client intake process as needed. Administer approved assessment instruments and interpret the results. Ability to determine the level of care placement using ASAM criteria. Familiarity with the 1.0, 2.1, 2.5. and 3.1 levels of care Develop treatment plans (Initial and Reviews) to include problem areas, goals, interventions, desired outcomes, and treatment strategies, as well as make referrals for ancillary services. Provide counseling and case management for clients with substance use disorders. Facilitate didactic group meetings with clients. Provide individual/crisis counseling sessions. Attend weekly supervision, and treatment team sessions. Document sessions in the EHR system in a timely fashion to be specified by the Clinical Director Document Transition Plans as needed for clients in the EHR. Complete discharge summaries in the EHR in a timely fashion. Present clients for Treatment Team Review as needed. Maintain accurate and updated client records.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of the established diagnostic criteria for substance use disorders. Knowledge of medical and pharmacological resources in the treatment of substance use disorders. Knowledge of methods of measuring treatment outcomes Skilled in tailoring helping strategies and treatment. Skill in accurately documenting client-related information Ability to intervene and manage clients in crises. Ability to learn the support systems and community resources. Ability to make constructive therapeutic responses when the client's behavior is inconsistent with stated recovery goals.

Education and Experience:

A bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred. Licenses, registrations, and certificates: Approved by the Maryland State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists as a CAC-AD or CSC-AD (Preferred). ADT will also be considered.

Medical Specialty:

Addiction Medicine Psychiatry Education:

Associate (Required)

License/Certification:

CAC-AD or CSC-AD (Preferred). ADT will also be considered (Required) Join us in making a difference in the lives of individuals struggling with substance use disorders. Your expertise can help pave the way for recovery and healing.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$28.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Health savings account

Work Location:

In person