Substance Abuse Counselor

Helping Others Manage Emotions Therapeutic Services, LLC is seeking an ALCOHOL and DRUG COUNSELOR - ADT, CSC-AD, CAC-AD to join the team. This position offers the opportunity to deliver health programs and resources to a diverse Baltimore-based clientele. The Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor provides counseling and case management services to clients with substance use disorders by using interventions, referrals, treatment, and rehabilitation. This is a dual position between clinical and residential, 40 hrs a week. Monday-Friday -9am -5pm Pay $35-$40 based on experience Drive 15 passenger van Assist in the client intake process Administer approved assessment instruments and interpret the results. Familiarity with all levels of care levels of care Develop treatment plans (Initial and Reviews) to include problem areas, goals, interventions, desired outcomes, and treatment strategies, as well as making 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 Complete discharge summaries in a timely fashion. Present clients for Treatment Team Review as needed Maintain accurate and updated client recordsCoordinates activities and delivers rehabilitation and support services which address individual client goals and objectives contained within the client's rehabilitation plan which are directed toward the development or restoration of independent living skills. Such activities may include the development or restoration of self care skills including personal hygiene, grooming, menu planning and preparation, socialization skills, independent living skills, including the maintenance of the individual's living environment, community awareness, mobility skills and/or money management. The Residential Counselor may be privileged to provide health teaching and prevention of communicable diseases. Provides basic supervision in home-like environments for individuals with varying levels of mental illness. Coordinates activities which promotes community integration. Communicates with program staff regarding client progress. On-call Availability for weekends/After Hours Approved by the Maryland State Board of Professional Counselor and Therapists as an ADT, CSC-AD or CAC-AD. #J-18808-Ljbffr