Licensed Substance Use Counselor

Job Overview

A Group Practice looking for a Licensed Clinical Substance Use Counselor (LCADC) to join our team. This individual provides counseling services and assists with long- and short-term planning and compliance with federal, state, local, and independent regulatory statutes.

• Conduct Substance Use Assessments
• Conduct Individual/Family therapy
• Assist in IOP and SUD group therapy
• Conduct SUD Treatment Plans every 90 days

• Set a standard of clinical and professional excellence providing clear expectations and accountability for all clinical staff.
• Safeguard model fidelity, ensuring that an evidence-based, harm reduction approach to patient care is promoted and practiced.
• Promote the organization’s image in a positive and professional manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must Haves:
  • Master’s degree in a Behavioral Health and/or Substance Use related field (e.g., Psychology, Social Work, Counseling).
  • Experience providing group and individual counseling to individuals with substance use and co-occurring psychiatric disorders.
  • Familiar with state regulations, CARF standards, and DEA regulations (when necessary).
  • Minimum of 5 years working within the field of substance use disorder treatment.
  • Exhibits excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Excellent documentation and computer skills, including the use of electronic medical records.
  • Engaging with staff and patients while promoting accountability that supports the organization’s clinical outcomes metrics.
  • Knowledge of local community drug trends, effects of drugs of abuse on cognitive functioning, signs and symptoms of narcotic overdose, psychosocial implications of addictive disease, the process of addiction and treatment, and related systems (social, economic, legal, medical).
  • Compliance with the ethical and professional standards and practices of counselors and therapists.
  • Initiative to lead and be proactive in critical situations; advanced problem-solving and decision-making skills.

• LCADC, LCPC, LCSW-C in Maryland
• Must be able to practice independently