Substance Abuse Counselor

Addictions Counselor/ Substance Abuse CounselorThe Addictions Counselor/ Substance Abuse Counselor will work in a multidisciplinary team environment, providing frontline care to consumers in the IOP, OP and PHP programs. This position is accountable for assisting clients in the development and maintenance of healthy lifestyles and recovery management skills. This position requires a thorough understanding of the organization's philosophy of treatment, admission process, discharge criteria and aftercare services. Extensive knowledge of substance abuse and dual diagnosis is essential. This position is responsible for ensuring that clinical and administrative services are provided for all consumers in accordance with government and accreditation regulations.Essential Duties:This position will be a member of the multidisciplinary team and has the responsibility to carry out rehabilitation and support functions and assist in treatment; substance abuse services, education support and consultation to the persons served.Maintains a caseload as assigned and in accordance with COMAR regulations and The Joint Commission standards.Ensures incoming clients have a complete psycho-social history and comprehensive assessment and interpretative summaryPrepares, with client participation, a Comprehensive Treatment Plan for all persons servedCompletes a Treatment Plan Update /Review in accordance with applicable federal and state standards as well as agency policies and proceduresPerforms individual counseling with clients and emergency interventionPerforms Group counselingDocuments client progress and all interventions in the client's record.Prepares an aftercare plan for all persons served completing the program or being discharged for other reasons.Completes discharge summaries for assigned caseload within time allotted per State regulations.Provides coordination of care of health, housing and community services according to the Treatment Plan and individual need.Ensures the completion of client caseloads, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries, and other essential documentation in accordance with applicable federal and state standards as well as agency policies and proceduresKeeps all client files updated in accordance with established policies and proceduresCounsels clients in crisis situations by identifying client resources and coping abilities in order to help client cope with and take steps to resolve crisisArrange referrals to other agencies and resources in the community when appropriatePerforms treatment plan reviews in a timely manner as required by state and agencyBachelor's degree in psychology or behavior-related degree. Must be a CSC-AD or licensed therapist by the state of Maryland. Must have experience in substance use disorder treatment (preferably 2 years).MUST BE COVID VACCINATED or at least have your first dose by start date with the 2nd dose scheduled and documented."Changing Lives at Home Mental Health, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status."