Addiction Counselor

Avery Road Treatment Center for is looking for Part Time/Weekend Addiction Counselor to provide support to our clients in early recovery.
Responsibilities:
* Demonstrate ability to effectively engage clients with substance abuse and mental health issues.
* Demonstrate ability to understand medication assisted treatment.
* Provide individual, family and group counseling sessions with focus on addiction related topics.
* Responsible for intakes and assessments, problem identification, treatment planning, recording progress notes, and developing discharge plans, review of continuing care plans.
* Responsible for maintaining contact with referral sources and other agencies involved in client care (i.e. child welfare, criminal justice system and housing programs).
* If licensed, knowledge of best mental health practices for co-occurring clients
* Ability to provide individual, group and family therapy.

Requirements:
* Associates Degree or higher in chemical dependency or related field
* 2 - 4 years experience in behavioral healthcare, specifically addictions or related field.
* Must have minimum of Alcohol and Drug Trainee Status or one of the following certification or license with the State of Maryland: Licensed Graduate Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LGADC), Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC), Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW), Certified Associate Counselor-Alcohol and Drug (CAC-AD) or Certified Supervised Counselor-Alcohol and Drug (CSC-AD) .

Bonus Points:
* Strong ability to multi-task
* Complete paperwork in a timely manner

Perks:
* Supervision for certification and license provided.
* Easy access to Metro
* Free Parking