Certified Addictions Counselor

$45,760 - $85,280/Yr

New Day New Start Behavioral Health Center, LLC - Rosedale, MD

Full-time - Mid Level

Rosedale, MD

About the position

The Addiction Counselor at New Day New Start Behavioral Health Center is responsible for providing direct counseling and case management services to clients, particularly adolescents, in the field of addiction and substance abuse. This role involves maintaining compliance with regulatory standards, developing individualized treatment plans, and facilitating both individual and group counseling sessions. The counselor will work closely with the Clinical Director to ensure that client needs are met and participate in various meetings to contribute to the agency's mission.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a client caseload according to the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) and Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) standards.
• Works closely with the Clinical Director to ensure that clients' needs are met.
• Participates in weekly clinical and interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Maintains compliance with assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summary, and referral services.
• Provides individual addiction/substance education services.
• Provides individual addiction/substance abuse counseling.
• Provides group addiction/substance abuse education services.
• Provides group addiction/substance abuse counseling.
• Creates and maintains individualized treatment plans.
• Facilitates the orientation process for all new clients, inclusive of review of program rules, securing signed consent forms, completing all assessments, and facilitating appropriate substance and alcohol screenings.
• Assists supervisees with identifying professional development goals, and collaboratively monitoring their progress toward identified goals.
• Facilitates routine Quality Assurance audits of client records to ensure compliance with federal, state, and governing agency requirements.
• Identifies training needs and makes recommendations to the Clinical Director.
• Coordinates with the Clinical Director on incoming referrals and assign clients to caseloads.
• Participates in leadership meetings, strategic planning, and administrative program meetings and training.

Requirements

• Three (3) years of relevant experience in addiction counseling.
• Current and valid Maryland certification as a CAC-AD, CAC-ADS, LCADC, LCSW-C, or LCPC.
• Experience working with adolescents.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with theories, principles, and practices related to human development and behavioral health.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance