Recovery Center of America in Walford is seeking a full-time Outpatient Therapist to join our team! As an Outpatient Substance Abuse Counselor, you'll be a part of our exciting mission of helping millions of people jumpstart their recovery. Your medical expertise will aid in patient recovery, as you support and implement evidence-based techniques while making a difference in the lives of patients, their families, and communities. You'll pave the way in various therapy settings, teach patients to overcome the past, and provide the skills and strategies needed to overcome addiction. If you're looking for a fulfilling, life-changing job, Recovery Centers of America is the right place for you. And you're the right candidate for us!

Position Overview:

Our outpatient addiction counselors, also called Primary Therapists, plan, direct and coordinate medically-approved programs for patients in hospitals, substance abuse facilities, or other institution. They inspire and motivate RCA clients and help them develop tools to work toward recovery using evidence-based and person-centered practices

Specific Responsibilities:

• Evaluate clients' mental and physical health, addiction, or problem behavior and assess their readiness for treatment
• Help clients develop treatment goals and plans
• Review and recommend treatment options with clients and their families
• Help clients develop skills and behaviors necessary to recover from their addiction or modify their behavior
• Work with clients 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 clients 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
• Direct oversight of census within assigned area, including ensuring adequate leads and/or direction where appropriate.
• Ensures site meets census/budgetary requirements.

Education and Experience:

• Master's degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or similar is required, Ph.D is preferred. Must hold valid State of Maryland Licensure or Credential that allows for practice of Drug and Alcohol Counseling (ADT, CAC-AD, LGADC, LCADC, LGPC, LCPC, LMSW, LSCW-C).
• One to three years of experience in a behavioral healthcare or substance abuse settings serving culturally diverse populations.
• 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.
• Knowledge of group, individual and family counseling About Recovery Centers of America Founded in 2015, RCA has treated over 77,000 patients and is on a mission to save one million lives from the disease of addiction.

Our treatment centers operate 24/7, providing compassionate, evidence-based care. Many of our team members have walked the path of recovery themselves, bringing a level of understanding and support that makes RCA a uniquely impactful place to work•. Much like our commitment to save a million lives from addiction, RCA is also committed to hiring a diverse workforce. We embrace people from all walks of life, with all different experiences and we find that unique, diverse minds foster creativity and perspective. No matter your background or whether you've been personally affected by addiction, what matters the most as an RCA employee is having a shared passion for helping people who are suffering from addiction. RCA is a recovery-friendly workplace. If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction, don't wait, call or text us now at 1-800-RECOVERY.

• A former patient may not be hired at the same location where they were treated until a minimum of one year has elapsed since the completion of their treatment at that location.

Former patients may be considered for employment at locations within RCA other than where they were treated within a year after treatment. Recovery Centers of America provides equal opportunity in employment and in the provision of services. We do not discriminate on the basis of race (including hair type, texture, or style), color, age (40 and over), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, sex assigned at birth, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, and differences in sex development), ancestry, national origin (including Limited English Proficiency), religious creed, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Pay:

$65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

CAC-AD, LGADC, LCADC, LGPC, LCPC, LMSW or LCSW (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Waldorf, MD 20602 (Required)

Work Location:

In person