Substance Abuse Counselor

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Overview People Encouraging People provided pay range. This range is provided by People Encouraging People. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $50,000.00/yr - $55,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from People Encouraging People People Encouraging People is a non-profit behavioral healthcare corporation dedicated to providing life-transforming rehabilitation and support services to people who are disabled or disadvantaged. PEP services are values-based and designed specifically for each individual’s challenges. PEP is committed to helping our clients become accepted and productive members of our community. We are actively recruiting for a caring, Certified Substance Abuse Counselor. The successful candidate that will be selected to join a dynamic and growing team of professionals will provide training in substance abuse prevention and sobriety maintenance, incorporating a 12 step focus. CAC preferred and/or have ADT Trainee Status in the State of Maryland. Must be able to work with individuals with co-occurring mental illness and/or substance abuse in the community as well as in groups. This position also will provide transportation to and from community activities and AA/NA meetings. Developing monthly activity calendar identifying community resources to support sobriety and resources. Responsibilities Perform drug screens when necessary. Complete the required documentation, which includes, but not limited to individual treatment plans and progress notes. Organize and facilitate social and recreational activities appropriate for ACT clientele. Provide case management for an assigned group of clients including coordinating and monitoring the activities of the individual treatment team; assume responsibility for developing, writing, implementing, evaluating, and revising overall treatment goals and plans in conjunction with the ITP; provide individual supportive counseling; assist in symptom management, ensuring immediate changes are made in the treatment plans as client’s needs change. Educate and support client’s families, and advocate for client rights and preferences. Conduct comprehensive assessment of all domains of a person’s life. Provide on call crisis intervention when assigned covering nighttime and weekend hours. In addition, Counselor: CAC preferred or hold TRAINEE STATUS with Maryland Board of Professional Counselors. HAVE A VALID MD DRIVERS LICENSE. Qualifications Senior-level expectations are reflected in the following items. Details Seniority level : Mid-Senior level Employment type : Full-time Job function : Health Care Provider Industries : Non-profit Organizations, Mental Health Care, and Individual and Family Services People Encouraging People - Employment Notes Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at People Encouraging People by 2x Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Pension plan Get notified when a new job is posted. Sign in to set job alerts for “Substance Abuse Counselor” roles. Substance Abuse Counselor/Counselor Trainee Baltimore, MD $44,000.00-$80,000.00 3 weeks ago #J-18808-Ljbffr