Substance Abuse Counselor at The Judge Group Inc. in Baltimore, Maryland
Posted in Other about 3 hours ago.
Job Description:
Location: Baltimore, MD
Salary: $48,000.00 USD Annually - $55,000.00 USD Annually
Description:
Our client is currently seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor to join their team based out of Windsor Mill, MD. For immediate consideration, please apply today!. Thank you, and I look forward to connecting!
POSITION OVERVIEW
Responsible for planning and implementing activities for clients with a mental illness and a co-occurring substance abuse disorder; to assist them in their efforts to maintain or improve activities of daily living, current levels of interdependence, community integration and sobriety maintenance.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide training in substance abuse prevention and sobriety maintenance incorporating a 12-step focus and evidenced based practices for co-occurring disorders.
- Provide transportation to and from community activities and AA/NA meetings
- Develop monthly activity calendar identify community resources to support sobriety.
- Perform drug screens when necessary.
- Complete the required documentation, which includes, but not limited to individual treatment plans and progress notes.
- Organize and facilitate social and recreational activities appropriate for ACT clientele.
- Provide case management for an assigned group of clients including coordinating and monitoring the activities of the individual treatment team; assume responsibility for developing, writing, implementing, evaluating, and revising overall treatment goals and plans in conjunction with the ITP; provide individual supportive counseling; assist in symptom management, ensuring immediate changes are made in the treatment plans as client's needs change. Educate and support client's families, and advocate for client rights and preferences.
- Conduct comprehensive assessment of all domains of a person's life.
- Provide on call crisis intervention when assigned covering nighttime and weekend hours.
- Become an expert of the ACT philosophy and follow and maintain high fidelity to the ACT Model of Care.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Planning/implementation of social, recreational and training activities to support sobriety
Completion of required ITP goals and required documentation.
Substance abuse education
Coordination of 12-step community activities
EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Human Services or Addiction Counseling preferred and/or one to three years equivalent work experience. Requires minimum ADT Trainee Status or CAC, CAC-AD
Job Requirements:
Certified or eligible for certification in addictions treatment. Must have a valid driver's license. Must have a clean driving record. Must have the ability to work independently with minimum supervision
Contact: jnachman@judge.com
This job and many more are available through The Judge Group. Find us on the web at www.judge.com
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