Substance Abuse Counselor

3 weeks ago


Baltimore, United States K&I HEALTHCARE SERVICES LLC Full time

Benefits:

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job description

Substance Abuse Counselor

K&I Healthcare Services supports the recovery of individuals with mental illness and substance abuse. We incorporate teaching to empower our clients to make the best decisions about their mental health and help them feel confident in their care. At K&I Healthcare Services, our clients are more than just a number. We approach everyone with compassion and an open mind to encourage them to thrive in their healing process. We are looking for a full-time Licensed Mental Health Therapist who wants to join our growing company and help our community.

Substance Abuse Counselor

Summary:

The Substance Abuse Counselor works with clients to establish healthy coping skills and a support network to sustain abstinence and to develop an individualized relapse prevention plan to maintain the client's recovery after they have completed The Intensive Outpatient Program.

Qualifications

Must possess a valid State of Maryland Licensure or Credential that allows for practice as a Certified Associate Counselor-Alcohol and Drug (CAC-AD) or Alcohol and Drug Trainee (ADT)

1-3 years' experience in a behavioral healthcare or substance abuse setting.

Knowledge of case management for dual diagnosis patient.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.

Proficient with ICANotes is a plus

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.

Proven ability to handle multiple projects under pressure.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

Understanding of diverse cultures and gender specific issues and the ability to incorporate needs of gender and culturally diverse groups into the organization.

Maintains appropriate confidentiality at all times when interacting with patients, residents, families, visitors, referral sources and all other contacts.

Displays excellent customer relation skills as evidenced by supportive and constructive communication with all contacts including coworkers, patients, residents, visitors, families and referral sources.

Responsibilities

Evaluate clients' mental and physical health, addiction, or problem behavior and assess their readiness for treatment

Assist clients in developing treatment goals and plans, including support of education about medically assisted treatment options and referral to / collaboration with other resources on the medical and psychiatric teams

Review and recommend treatment options with clients and their families; partner with IOP staff with after care plan

Assist clients develop skills and behaviors necessary to recover from their addiction or modify their behavior

Work with clients to identify behaviors or situations that interfere with their recovery

Educate families about addiction or behavior disorders and help them develop strategies to cope with those problems

Refer clients to other resources and services, such as support groups and job placement services.

Conduct outreach programs to help people identify the signs of addiction and other destructive behavior, as well as steps to take to avoid such behavior

Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Location: K&I Healthcare Services - Landover

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Monday to Friday

Work setting:

In-person

Education:

Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

Substance Abuse Counseling: 1 year (Required)

Behavioral health: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

CAC-AD or ADT (Required)

Shift availability:

Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person



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