Substance Use Counselor

The Substance Use Counselor will provide case-management, individual counseling and collaborative treatment planning and discharge planning to adults with primary substance abuse and co-occurring mental health issues; services are delivered under supervision of the Clinical Director. This individual must have a clear understanding of substance use disorder and mental issues throughout the age continuum. David’s Loft Clinical Programs provides multiple level of; inclusive of the entire clinical staff are stakeholders in the patients successfully developing an evidence-based recovery plan to maintain their sobriety. Essential Job Duties Provide case management, discharge planning and referrals for patients assigned to group to appropriate level of care. Conduct group/individual sessions while establishing therapeutic alliance and maintaining effective working relationship with patient. Maintain chart documentation, under supervision, according to Joint Commission, COMAR and David’s Loft Clinical Programs requirements. Collaborate with other clinical staff to manage emergent and complex patient issues including cross-coverage of patients assigned to other counselors as needed. Demonstrate knowledge of ASAM and DSM V criteria relative to the assessment of patient needs throughout course of treatment. Attend and participate in clinical outpatient treatment team meetings, multidisciplinary clinical staff meetings along with in-service and other assigned training. Determine patient strengths through counseling assessment; integrate patient’s expressed goals into treatment planning including achievable steps with specified target date and documenting patient’s progress. Work collaboratively with patients and outpatient clinical staff, under the supervision of the Clinical Director, to provide care to each patient based on their unique and expressed need, strengths, values, and preferences. Conduct drug testing as needed in accordance with COMAR standards for Out-Patient level of care. Other duties as assigned within the scope of the role. Required Education and Experiences AA degree from accredited college or university with course work in behavioral health. Two years of recovery-oriented sobriety may be substitutes for one of the education requirements. One year of work or internship in behavioral healthcare to include individual and group counseling. A strong ability in motivational interviewing is highly desired. Required Licenses/Certifications Approval as an Alcohol and Drug Trainee (ADT) is required. Certification as Certified Supervised Counselor Alcohol and Drugs (CSC-AD) or higher from the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists is required prior to expiration of ADT approval. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association, within 30 days of hire. Valid driver license and driving record with no more than 2 points. Benefits Include PTO Health Insurance Dental Insurance (Company Paid) Vision Insurance (Company Paid) Elective 401K retirement plan #J-18808-Ljbffr David's Loft Clinical Programs