Substance Abuse Counselor

Substance Abuse Counselor

Cornerstone at Helping Up Mission is seeking a Casual (10-12 hrs/week) Substance Abuse Counselor to be responsible for providing counseling and coordinating counseling activities according to protocol for clients age 18 and over.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitation counseling to clients with a substance use disorder using multiple treatment modalities including Reinforcement-Based Treatment which is an evidence-based treatment approach that integrates motivational interviewing with structured involvement in work and social activities.
• Create person-centered treatment plans, and maintain updated plans according to COMAR regulations, JHU policies and CARF standards.
• Coordinate clients' engagement in attending events consistent with treatment goals, including clinic appointments, NA/CA/AA meetings, employment appointments and recreational activities.
• Initiate and maintain contact with the client's family members and/or significant other.
• Coordinate access to community resources including job training, housing, recreation, and drug-free social contacts.
• Monitor caseload's urine results and make adjustment to client's treatment plan accordingly.
• Enter client activity data.
• Inform appropriate staff member of supplies and equipment needs that relate to client services.
• Comply with reporting requirements of state and local agencies, and according to Department of Psychiatry, and Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).
• Serve as backup for other research and administrative duties.
• Will complete other duties as assigned by the Director and/or Clinical Supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree required in Psychology, Social Work or another related field.
• At the time of hire, qualified candidates must possess one or more of the following which are recognized by the MD Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists: Alcohol and Drug Trainee status, CSC-AD, CAC-AD, LGADC, LCADC, LGPC, LCPC, or LCSW.
• Must maintain credentials throughout employment.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing counseling services to adult population desirable.
• Excellent interpersonal skills demonstrated by the ability to interact effectively with clients, management, Helping Up Mission personnel and partners, in addition to individuals from diverse cultures.
• Computer experience required.
• Flexible hours required, including some evenings and weekends.
• Excellent organizational skills to work effectively in an environment that requires balancing multiple assignments.