Substance Abuse Counselor

Upward Bounds Behavioral Health CTR

Substance Abuse Counselor

Baltimore, MD
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    Opportunity for advancement

    Paid time off

    Signing bonus

    Training & development

    Benefits/Perks

    Competitive Compensation

    Great Work Environment

    Career Advancement Opportunities

    $3,000 SIGN-ON BONUS AFTER 90 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT

    Job Summary

    Upward Bounds Behavioral Health Center is an addiction recovery center servicing adults facing the challenges of substance and mental health abuse. Upward Bounds Behavioral Health Center is looking for a Substance Abuse Counselor to join our growing team. This individual will be a vital member of our organization championing the recovery, advancement, and overall lifestyle skills of our clients. Our Addiction Counselor will need to demonstrate the ability to administer fervent counseling and have a fundamental knowledge of interventional substance abuse treatment.

    Responsibilities

    Perform a comprehensive client assessment (Intake Assessment) identifying clinical provision, the intensity of care using ASAM criteria, and other treatment services needed

    Thoroughly construct individual treatment plans per the clients' needs and oversee the progress, ensuring the clients' advancement in our programs

    Identify core underlying issues that may be contributing to a history of substance abuse

    Plan and lead effectual recovery education for individual and group sessions at our building Monday through Friday

    Effectively maintain caseloads, ensuring all records are continuously up-to-date and properly documented

    Swift management of discharge summaries and act as a liaison for client referrals

    Maintain federal regulations for clients’ confidentiality

    Meet weekly meetings with the Clinical Supervisor to discuss client charts

    Attend training and staff meetings as required

    Complete additional duties as assigned by the Clinical Director and/or CEO

    Uplift and support patients, working with them and their families to help create realistic, lasting change

    Qualifications

    MUST be an ADT at minimum for consideration, CSC-AD, CAC-AD, or licensed counselor by the State of Maryland

    Experience working with substance abuse desired

    Solid ability to command a room, and lead constructively and inclusively to people from diverse backgrounds and upbringings

    Maintain the highest standards of professionalism and integrity

    Have a positive, compassionate attitude toward addiction recovery services and fully support Upward Bounds' mission