Substance Abuse Counselor Job at Homes 4 Hope LLC & Therapeutic Solutions, Salisbury, MD

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  • Homes 4 Hope LLC & Therapeutic Solutions
  • Salisbury, MD

Job Description

Substance Abuse Counselor

General Summary:

Substance Abuse Counselors, as part of the multidisciplinary team, are responsible for carrying out rehabilitation and support functions, assisting in treatment, providing education and consultation on substance abuse services to individuals and families, and offering crisis intervention under clinical supervision.

The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work to be preformed by individuals in this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel in this classification.

Principle Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Conducts comprehensive substance abuse assessments that examine the relationship between substance use and mental health.
  • Assesses and track client’s stages of change readiness and stages of recovery.
  • Provides supportive therapy and psycho-educational therapies to clients in individual, group and family settings in the office and/or community setting.
  • Collaborates with other team members to develop and implement a client-centered treatment plan.
  • Maintains accurate documentation of client’s treatment progress in accordance to agency, local, state and federal standards.
  • Acts as a liaison and collaborate with community agencies and/or families to maintain coordination of treatment goals.
  • Coordinate with outside inpatient facilities to facilitate referrals for detoxification services as needed.
  • Assists in establishing linkage to self-help programs and residential facilities.
  • Participates in staff clinical meetings and treatment planning review meetings.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

  • A minimum of an Associate’s degree in Chemical Dependency Counseling, or other Mental Health field, is required.
  • State of Maryland Alcohol and Drug Trainee (ADT) authorization is required at a minimum . State of Maryland Certified Supervised Counselor (CSC-AD) or Certified Associate Counselor (CAC-AD) certification preferred.
  • Minimum one year experience as a Substance Abuse/Addictions Counselor, preferred.
  • Experience working with adults with co-occurring disorders.
  • Must have interpersonal skills sufficient to establish therapeutic relationships with clients and to communicate and work effectively with others involved in client’s treatment.
  • Ability to work well with an interdisciplinary team.
  • Must possess a valid Maryland Driver’s License and have a current driving record with less than (3) point’s on it at the time of hire.
  • Must possess valid automobile insurance coverage and reliable transportation.

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