Substance Use Counselor

Substance Use Counselor# Substance Use Counselor
421 Fallsway - Baltimore, MD 21202## Overview Salary Range $66,379.00 - $77,442.00 Salary Position Type Full Time## Substance Use Counselor
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* Reports To:

** Director of Recovery Services
** Job Family:
** Behavioral Health Providers
** FLSA Status:
** Exempt
* * Supervisor:
** No
*
* Hours:

** 8:00am - 4:30pm, M-F
*
* Location:

** Main Clinic, In-Person and On-Site
** Overview
* * Working as part of the Behavioral Health team, the
** Substance Use Counselor
** provides outpatient substance use disorder (SUD) treatment and recovery support services to youth and adults experiencing homelessness. This role engages individuals who use substances with a
** trauma-informed, client-centered approach
** that prioritizes dignity, autonomy, and practical strategies to improve health and safety. Services are delivered across
** multiple Health Care for the Homeless locations**, including
** fixed-site clinics, mobile clinics, and community-based settings**, to meet clients where they are and reduce barriers to care.
** Key Role Responsibilities
*** Provides
** substance use and behavioral health assessments and interventions
** that support the client’s overall health and well-being, using a
** harm reduction, trauma-informed, and non-judgmental approach
** that respects client autonomy and lived experience.
* Engages and re-engages clients in services across
** clinic, mobile, and community settings**, helping to reduce barriers to care and support ongoing connection to treatment.
* Provides
** individual counseling and group counseling**, supporting clients in identifying goals related to safer substance use, treatment, or recovery based on their readiness for change.
* Conducts
** screening, triage, intake, assessment, and referrals
** to appropriate levels of care including detoxification, residential treatment, outpatient services, and recovery support when desired by the client.
* Facilitates groups designed to
** engage clients with substance use or co-occurring disorders**, promote health and safety, and support movement along the continuum of change.
* Participates actively on an
** integrated, multidisciplinary care team
** to develop and implement individualized treatment plans using SMART goals that reflect client priorities and needs.
* Contributes to
** interdisciplinary case conferences
** and care coordination to support holistic care for clients.
* Works closely with
** Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) prescribers and medical staff
** to support clients receiving medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) such as Suboxone.
* Supports the Behavioral Health and MAT teams by providing
** consultation on substance use resources, harm reduction strategies, and referrals to higher levels of care**.
* Partners with behavioral health leadership to administer the contingency management program.
* Completes documentation of services in accordance with established forms, formats, and required time frames within the electronic health record.
* Completes required documentation and authorizations necessary for reimbursement for behavioral health services.## Qualifications
** Formal Education and Training
*** Associates degree in a human services related field required. Bachelor’s degree preferred
* Licensed or certified by the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors in substance abuse counseling (CSC-AD, CAC-AD, or LCADC) required
** Experience
* ** Minimum two years of experience working with individuals with substance use disorders
* Knowledge of harm reduction and commitment to translate harm reduction philosophy into practice
* Experience working with underserved populations, including individuals experiencing homelessness, preferred
** Skills
* ** Well-developed interpersonal skills necessary to build trusting relationships with clients and community partners
* Able to work in an interdisciplinary team and collaborate with others across various disciplines and service locations
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Able to work with individuals who may be ill, disabled, emotionally distressed, or experiencing crisis