Substance Abuse Counselor; Part-Time

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Contractor - 1099 Professional Largo, MD, US

Salary Range: $23.00 To $25.00 Hourly

Prestige Healthcare Resources, Inc. is a health care company. Prestige currently provides services to over 1,500 patients in two different states and plans to scale to provide care to over 10,000 patients in five different states over the next 3-5 years. One of PHRI’s major focus areas advocates and implements an “integrated care” model approach to underserved populations undergoing behavioral health related issues.

Other focus areas include, “transforming our community mind-set to self-reliance” and “refocusing health care delivery model to outcome based through a value-based approach.” This is an excellent opportunity to join a transformational company with a big heart of restoring hope back to the underserved community and a strong opportunity for growth. For more information, please visit

The Addiction Counselor (CAC, LCADC, CSC, ADT) provides direct substance use disorder (SUD) treatment services through group and individual counseling, psychoeducation, and care planning. Utilizing a person-centered, trauma-informed approach, the counselor supports clients in achieving sobriety and wellness goals. The role includes assessment, treatment planning, documentation, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.

This part-time position provides frontline care to clients in the OT and IOP programs. This position is accountable for assisting clients in the development and maintenance of healthy lifestyles and recovery management skills.

This position requires a thorough understanding of the clinic's philosophy of treatment, admission process and criteria. A basic knowledge of substance abuse and dual diagnosis is essential. The individual is responsible for ensuring that clinical and administrative services are provided for patients and their families.

• Maintains a caseload as assigned and in accordance with COMAR and CARF regulations.
• Ensures incoming clients have a complete psychosocial history and comprehensive assessment and interpretative summary within 5 days of admission.
• Completes, with team participation, a Preliminary Treatment Plan within 3 days of admission.
• Prepares, with team and client participation, a Comprehensive Treatment Plan for all patients within 30 days of admission.
• Completes a Treatment Plan Update every 30 days following the completion of the Comprehensive Treatment Plan.
• Prepares an aftercare plan for all patients completing the program or being discharged for other reasons.
• Provides follow-up care and contact with each discharged patient.
• Provides individual addiction counseling according to the Comprehensive Treatment Plan.
• Provides coordination of care of Health Home services according to the Treatment Plan.

Trainee status from Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists or certification as a licensed addiction counselor. LCSW, LCPC, or CAC’s or higher required.

It is the policy of Prestige Healthcare Resources, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

In addition, Prestige Healthcare Resources, Inc. will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.