Licensed Addiction Counselor

Licensed Addiction Counselor

Amergis is currently seeking an experienced Licensed Addiction Counselor for a local contract assignment in Baltimore, MD!

Position Details:

• Setting: Residential program
• Licensure Accepted: CAC-AD, LCADC, LCPC, LCSW, LCSW-C, CSC-AD, ADT
• Contract Length: 6 weeks
• Start Date: ASAP
• Hourly Pay: dependent upon licensure
• Hours/Shift/Schedule: Days (8a-4:30p or 9a-5:30p), with 1 Evening shift per week (10a-6:30p or 11a-7:30p), and 1 weekend Dayshift every other weekend
• 40 hours/week

Description:

The Licensed Addiction Counselor provides one on one drug and alcohol consultation to patients/clients; along with individual and group therapy in a variety of settings including inpatient and outpatient programs. The Licensed Addiction Counselor also provides crisis intervention and assists with behavioral health needs and issues including mental illness, developmental and learning disabilities, substance use, etc.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides health assessments
• Assists with analyzing of patient health needs and establishes applicable treatment plans
• Provide individual and group treatment
• Consult unit staff in regard to diagnosis and treatment planning
• Provides crisis intervention to align with clinical standards
• Assigns patients to special programs and / or placements to meet health needs
• Provide proper clinical documentation
• Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, social work or public health required
• Current license or certificate in addictions/substance abuse counseling in the state of assignment required
• Experience in behavioral health guidelines, to include behavioral health assessments, individual and group therapy, clinical management of patients with mental illness and / or substance abuse issues preferred
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

• Amergis, formerly known as Amergis Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
• Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.