Co-Occurring Disorder Counselor 4

Co-Occurring Disorder Counselor

This role can be fulfilled either as a W-2 employee or by providing services as an independent contractor (1099). Candidates must select their preferred engagement type upon applying. The details below outline both the 1099 independent contractor and W-2 employee versions of this opportunity. Please review carefully and determine which arrangement aligns best with your professional and financial goals.

Division: Operations

Accountable To: Operations Manager 2

Client Service Location Expectations: Regardless of which option you choose below, the majority of assigned clients will reside in community-based group homes. Clients who do not reside in a group home may be seen in your assigned community-based office, at the company's main office, or via telehealthprovided that either you or the client is physically located at one of these approved sites during the service.

Caseload Makeup:

• 4 Category A clients to be serviced at community based meeting room 3021 Garrison Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21216
• 4 other than Category A clients to be serviced in the community or at 3310 Eastern Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21224

Option 1: 1099 Independent Contractor Version (For individuals or businesses offering services independently)

Scope of Service: Co-Occurring Disorder Counselor Independent Contractor

Classification: Contract Position (1099). Fee-for-service

Focus #1: Lighthouse Behavioral Health Center

Focus #2: Community Wellness Outpatient Mental Health Center

As an independent contractor, you will maintain separate contractual agreements with each organization. You will invoice and receive compensation separately from each entity based on the time worked and services delivered for their respective programs. This means you are not an employee of any of the entities and are instead engaged as a self-employed contractor for each.

Though the contractor is paid on a fee for service basis and not an hourly basis, the services will require approximately 40 hours per week in to render assigned services as scheduled over 5 days, with an estimated one-half of the services rendered allocated to each organization. While day-to-day scheduling and care coordination may be managed collaboratively to support continuity across programs, each organization retains responsibility for its own scope of work, compliance requirements, and payment processes.

As a 1099 contractor, you are responsible for your own taxes, benefits, and liability coverage, and you must adhere to all contractual terms and professional licensing requirements relevant to each organization.

Qualifications & Licensing Requirements: To be eligible for this contract, the contractor must hold valid Maryland licensure, including one of the following:

• Licensed Clinical Alcohol & Drug Counselor (LCADC)
• Licensed Graduate Clinical Alcohol & Drug Counselor (LGADC)
• Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor - Addictions Counselor (CAC-AD)
• Certified Supervised Counselor Alcohol & Drug (CSCAD)
• Approved Alcohol & Drug Trainee (ADT)
• Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
• Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC)
• Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical (LCSW-C)
• Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW)
• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
• Licensed Bachelor Social Worker (LBSW)
• Licensed Clinical Marriage & Family Therapist (LCMFT)
• Licensed Graduate Marriage & Family Therapist (LGMF)
• Licensed Psychologist
• Registered Psychology Associate
• Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric Mental Health (CRNP-PMH)
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Psychiatric Mental Health (APRN-PMH)
• Clinical Nurse Specialist - Psychiatric Mental Health (CNS-PMH)
• A Student Intern in one of the above disciplines

Compensation, Invoicing & Payment Terms: Contractors will be compensated per service rendered (e.g., per session, per group, or per client contact), rather than by hourly wages. Payments will be made based on submitted invoices reflecting the services provided. Invoices covering services from Sunday through Saturday must be submitted to the Contract Administrator by Saturday at midnight to be included in the scheduled check run. Invoices submitted after this deadline may be processed in the following check run. The contractor is responsible for all taxes, insurance, and licensing costs associated with their work.

Independent Contractor Status: The contractor retains full discretion over how services are performed, provided they meet program requirements. The contractor is not an employee and is not entitled to benefits such as health insurance, paid leave, or unemployment insurance. The contractor must maintain appropriate professional liability insurance and provide proof upon request.

Proposal Submission Process Interested contractors are invited to submit a competitive proposal for providing addiction counseling services under this contract. Proposals are accepted on a rolling basis. To be considered, please complete and submit responses to the questions in the fields below.

Proposal Requirements: Each proposal should include:

• Contractor Information: Full Name / Business Name Contact Information Business License (if applicable)
• Qualifications & Licensing: Applicants must hold valid licensure in the State of Maryland in one of the disciplines indicated above
• Experience & Approach: Summary of relevant experience in outpatient substance use disorder treatment settings Proposed approach to service delivery, including experience with ICANotes documentation
• Proposed Rate & Compensation Structure: Per service rate (e.g., per session, per group, per client contact) Any additional cost considerations
• Availability & Service Delivery Plan: Days and times the contractor is available to render services Confirmation that the contractor can provide in-person sessions only

Proposal Evaluation & Selection Process: Proposals will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and contracts may be awarded as qualified proposals are received. Proposals will be evaluated based on the following weighted criteria, with a total possible score of 100 points:

• Qualifications & Licensure Compliance (30%)
• Relevant Experience in Co-Occurring Disorder Counseling (25%)
• Competitive Rate Proposal (20%)
• Availability & Service Alignment with Program Needs (15%)
• Proposal Completeness & Professionalism (10%)

Selected contractors will be contacted for further discussions or contract negotiation.

Questions & Clarifications: For any questions regarding this RFP process, please contact Contract Administrator at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Option 2: W-2 Employment Version (For those seeking a traditional employment arrangement)

Disclosure - Multi-Employer Role: This W-2 fee-for-service Co-Occurring Disorder Counselor position includes responsibilities that span across the following three organizations, all under shared leadership:

Focus #1 Community Wellness Outpatient Mental Health Center

Focus #2 Lighthouse Behavioral Health Center

You will maintain separate W-2 employment relationships with each organization and will receive individual payroll compensation from each entity based on the time worked and services provided for their respective programs. This means you will be an official employee of all two companies, with service documents, responsibilities, and compliance obligations tracked separately for each.

Though the employee is paid on a fee for service basis and not an hourly basis, the services will require approximately 40 hours per week in to render assigned services as scheduled over 5 days, with an estimated one-half of the services rendered allocated to each organization. While day-to-day supervision and scheduling will be coordinated centrally to support integrated care, each employer will manage its own onboarding, HR, and compliance processes in accordance with applicable laws and organizational policies.

Division: Operations

Unit: n/a

Classification: This is a full-time, W-2 employee position totaling 40 hours per week, with hours allocated across three affiliated organizations as follows:

• Community Wellness Outpatient Mental Health Center (CWOMHC): Part-time, W-2 employee approximately 20 hours per week (50% of total weekly hours)
• Lighthouse Behavioral Health Center (LHBHC): Part-time, W-2 employee approximately 20 hours per week (50% of total weekly hours)

While each assignment is classified as part-time under its respective entity, the combined total constitutes a full-time, 40-hour per week role across the organization network. This structure ensures shared staffing efficiency and