Addictions Specialist

Salary: $50,000 - $60,000 per year Posted Date: 10/31/2025 Closing Date: Continuous Bureau: Behavioral Health Services | Road to Recovery Position: Full‑Time County Contractual, open to all qualified candidates. Location: 711 Bestgate Road, Annapolis, MD 21401 and Jennifer Road Detention Center Hours: Monday - Friday, 6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. or 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Benefits: Participation in the County’s group health plan (prescription, dental, and optical), paid holidays, and sick leave. Optional deferred compensation program at employee's own expense. Job Description Under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, provide direct counseling services to individuals receiving treatment under the Road to Recovery Opioid Treatment Program. This includes service delivery at the community clinic on Bestgate Road in Annapolis and at the Jennifer Road Detention Center. Education Associate degree in addictions counseling or related field from an accredited college or university. Minimum Qualifications Associate degree in addictions counseling or related field from an accredited college or university. Experience Working with individuals on Medication in the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD), as evidenced by employment history. Understanding and knowledge of the pharmacotherapeutic medications used to treat opioid use disorder. Experience conducting screenings and assessments for substance use disorder treatment with knowledge of ASAM levels of care and DSM‑5 criteria for Opioid Use Disorder. License or Certification Good standing as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker – Certified (LCSW‑C) or Certification by the Board of Professional Counselors as a CAC‑AD, CSC‑AD, or ADT. Notes Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in sociology, addictions counseling, health and human services, social work, or related major from an accredited college or university, OR a Master’s degree in counseling or social work from an accredited college or university, will also be considered. Desired or Preferred Qualifications Experience providing counseling to individuals with substance use disorders in an Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) setting or other Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment setting is preferred. An Equal Opportunity Employer Smoke‑Free Workplace #J-18808-Ljbffr Anne Arundel County Department of Health