Addiction Counselor ($3K sign on bonus)

Job Description

Job Description

Join Our Team as an Addiction Counselor – Help Transform Lives at MATClinics

Sign-on Bonus: This role is eligible for a $3,000.00 signing bonus, paid based on the terms outlined in our Signing Bonus Agreement, to reward and support long-term commitment to our team.

Location: Dundalk

Who We Are:

MATClinics provides integrated behavioral healthcare, with a core focus on treating the whole person. While our clinic supports patients in recovery from substance use disorders (opioid, alcohol, and stimulant use), we recognize that true recovery requires deep attention to mental health. Our Addiction Counselors focus on comprehensive behavioral health treatment, specifically addressing substance use. Our additional multidisciplinary services include Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), psychiatry, and mental health therapy.

• Engage with groundbreaking scientific research. Our collaboration with the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and the University of Maryland has led to advancements like the Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) adherence score, keeping our team at the forefront of addiction medicine.

• Our Mission: To integrate medication-assisted treatment with comprehensive behavioral healthcare and ongoing support services to effectively manage co-occurring and substance use disorders.

What’s In It For You? (Compensation & Benefits)

• Compensation ranging from $24-$35 per hour based on licensure level and clinical experience.

• Professional Growth & Licensing Support:

  • Free Clinical Supervision: Receive Board-Approved Clinical Supervision (weekly group and individual) for trainee, certified, and graduate-level credentials (ADT, CSC-AD, LMSW, LGPC), directly supporting your required clinical hours and career advancement toward independent licensure.

  • CEU Benefits: Continuing Education Unit (CEU) stipend and paid time off for approved clinical training.

  • Licensing Fee Reimbursement: Coverage for license renewal and examination costs.

• Comprehensive Health & Retirement:

  • 401(k) with a 4% Safe Harbor match.

  • Health insurance plans for individuals and families.

  • Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Life, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.

  • Hybrid Model: Flexible hybrid work model for eligible positions, offering the benefits of partial remote work.

  • Personal Leave

  • Sick and Safe Leave

  • Paid Holidays

• Schedule:

  • 40 hours per week, including just one evening shift until 7:00 PM. (Schedules are subject to change based on patient needs).

What You Bring (Requirements)

• Active Maryland counseling or social work certification/license (ADT, CSC-AD, CAC-AD, LGADC, LCADC, LGPC, LCPC, LMSW, or LCSW-C).

• At least 1 year of experience in addiction counseling or behavioral health preferred.

• Tech Savviness: Strong proficiency in navigating multiple technology platforms and electronic systems. Ability to adapt quickly to new digital tools, workflows, and evolving processes in a fast-paced environment.

• Exceptional communication skills, strong organizational abilities, and a high level of clinical professionalism.

What You Will Do (The Role)

In alignment with the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors regulations, your responsibilities center on integrated care for Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) and Co-Occurring Disorders (CODs):

• Clinical Evaluation & Assessment

  • Conduct comprehensive clinical biopsychosocial evaluations, including screenings, assessments, and participate in the development of diagnostic impressions for SUDs and CODs.

• Person-Centered Treatment Planning

  • Partner with patients to design and execute individualized treatment plans, outlining clear goals for initial care, ongoing recovery, continuity of care, relapse prevention, and discharge.

• Evidence-Based Counseling

  • Facilitate high-quality individual and group counseling sessions, utilizing evidence-based, trauma-informed care and behavioral health modalities to help patients build lasting coping strategies.

• Case Management & Service Coordination

  • Actively manage an assigned caseload, serving as a primary resource to help patients coordinate services, navigate treatment, and access necessary referrals.

• Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration

  • Actively participate in team meetings and case presentations, collaborating closely with medical and psychiatric providers to ensure a seamlessly integrated approach to patient care.

  • Support System Education: Engage with family members and support systems, providing essential education, guidance, and community resources to strengthen the patient's recovery network.

• Professional Documentation

  • Maintain thorough, timely, and compliant clinical documentation within the electronic health record (EHR) system to track patient progress.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Apply today to join our team at MATClinics and contribute to our mission of providing integrated, high-quality addiction recovery and co-occurring behavioral health services. Visit our careers page to apply!

MATClinics is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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