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.
Salary, Full Time At Alpas Wellness Centers, our mission is to provide a safe, inclusive, and forward-thinking environment where people heal their minds and bodies, rediscover their purpose, and forge a path of recovery toward a brighter future. Guided by our values—Authenticity, Innovation, Patient and Staff Experience, Compassion, Safety, and Autonomy—we integrate traditional, holistic, and alternative therapies to create individualized treatment plans that truly meet each person where they are. Alpas Wellness - La Plata is a fully licensed and accredited residential treatment center located in La Plata, Maryland, dedicated to transforming behavioral healthcare through a personalized, whole-person approach. We serve individuals and families navigating substance use disorder and mental health concerns with innovative, compassionate, and evidence-based care. Our thoughtfully designed facility offers a tranquil environment complete with private and shared residential suites, nurses' stations, community spaces, and biophilic design elements that support healing and comfort. We are driven by a vision to revolutionize behavioral healthcare. If you're passionate about delivering meaningful care and want to be part of a purpose-driven team shaping the future of wellness, we'd love to connect. For more information, please visit: www.alpaswellnesscenters.org
Job Summary:
The Clinical Therapist/Counselor plans and coordinates medically approved treatment plans and therapeutic interventions for patients seeking in-patient substance use disorder treatment in an Alpas facility. Treatment plans will address co-occurring disorders, leverage Alpas Clinical programming, address family systems and other factors influencing patients' recovery. The Clinical Therapist/Counselor inspires and motivates patients and helps them develop tools to work toward recovery using evidence-based and person-centered practices.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Evaluate patients' mental and physical health, addiction, or problem behavior and assess their readiness for treatment Help patients' develop treatment goals and plans, including support of education about medically assisted treatment options and referral to / collaboration with other resources on the medical and psychiatric teams Review and recommend treatment options with patients and their families; partner with Treatment Navigators around after care plan Help patients develop skills and behaviors necessary to recover from their addiction or modify their behavior Work with patients to identify behaviors or situations that interfere with their recovery Teach families about addiction or behavior disorders and help them develop strategies to cope with those problems Refer patients to other resources and services, such as job placement services and support groups Conduct outreach programs to help people identify the signs of addiction and other destructive behavior, as well as steps to take to avoid such behavior Perform any other job-related duties as assigned
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
Must hold valid State of Maryland Licensure or Credential that allows for practice of Drug and Alcohol Counseling (CAC-AD, CSC-AD, LGADC, LCADC, LGPC, LCPC, LMSW, LCSW, LSCW-C)
LCPC, LCADC, LCSW-C
preferred One to three years of experience in a behavioral healthcare or substance abuse settings serving culturally diverse populations Knowledge of case management for dual diagnosis patients. Knowledge of medically assisted treatment options in the field of substance use disorder treatment Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills Proven ability to handle multiple projects under pressure Must have strong knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations (MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) Understanding of diverse cultures and gender specific issues and the ability to incorporate needs of gender and culturally diverse groups into the organization Understands need for, and maintains, appropriate confidentiality at all times when interacting with patients, residents, families, visitors, referral sources and all other contacts Exhibits excellent customer relation skills as evidenced by supportive and constructive communication with all contacts including coworkers, patients, residents, visitors, families and referral sources
Schedule:
Monday through Friday with two shifts available: 8am to 4:30pm 8:30am to 5pm
Compensation:
Salary range for this position is $75,000 to $100,000, depending on experience
Benefits:
Paid Time Off Holidays 401k Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Training and Education Allowance Alpas Wellness is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. PI286616683
