SUD Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

!!! $6,000 SIGN-ON BONUS !!!*

Why Join Us?

EXODUS Management Group is a mission driven behavioral health organization serving individuals and families across the Baltimore community. Our work focuses on providing high quality mental health and substance use treatment services through compassionate, evidence-based care. We believe that supporting our team is essential to delivering meaningful outcomes for our clients.

Are you a people person who thrives on helping others? Do you enjoy solving problems and creating positive experiences? If so, we want YOU on our team! As a Substance Use Disorder Counselor, you will meet with each client, assess their past and present drug use, and devise a course of treatment.

Essential Job Functions:

• Conduct comprehensive intake assessments for new clients to evaluate needs and establish appropriate services.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings and client goals.
• Provide ongoing individual therapy sessions and monitor client progress.
• Facilitate group counseling sessions as appropriate.
• Refer clients to appropriate community resources and specialized providers when indicated.
• Review, evaluate, and modify treatment plans as clinically necessary.
• Complete accurate and timely progress notes in accordance with agency and regulatory standards.
• Review and update treatment plans for assigned clients on a monthly basis.
• Document all client interactions, assessments, and services provided in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
• Attend and actively participate in weekly staff meetings and clinical case reviews.
• Maintain required professional licensure and certifications through ongoing continuing education and training.
• Comply with all applicable HIPAA regulations and agency policies regarding confidentiality and privacy.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

What We Look For:

Education & Experience Requirements:

• State licensure in Addiction (ADT, CADC, CAC-AD, CSC)

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Exhibits compassion, empathy, and respect for individuals from diverse backgrounds and life experiences.
• Efficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Electronic Health Record (EHR) system knowledge.
• Clinical experience.

*$6,000 sign-on bonus will be paid in quarterly installments of $1,500 every three months, contingent upon continued, in good standing employment.

Requirements:

Education & Experience Requirements:

• State licensure in Addiction (ADT, CADC, CAC-AD, CSC)

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Exhibits compassion, empathy, and respect for individuals from diverse backgrounds and life experiences.
• Efficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Electronic Health Record (EHR) system knowledge.
• Clinical experience.