About
We are a Baltimore City, Maryland based IOP Behavioral Health Clinic dedicated to providing trauma‑informed, person‑centered, and recovery‑oriented behavioral health services. We serve individuals and families with compassion, cultural humility, and evidence‑based practices that promote long‑term wellness and stability. Our program is designed to meet the standards of Maryland BHA, COMAR , and Joint Commission accreditation, ensuring safe, ethical, and high‑quality care. As an organization, we foster a culture of accountability, learning, and clinical excellence for both employees and the communities we serve.
Position Summary
Working under general supervision, the ADT and/or Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor performs a full range of duties by providing intervention, treatment, and rehabilitation. Duties include the day-to-day development, implementation, and maintenance of treatment planning, maintenance of accurate documentation of individuals participation and progress during treatment in accordance with all regulatory agency standards.
The Counselor provides a trauma‑informed, recovery‑oriented, and person‑centered model of care while ensuring ethical, high‑quality, and compliant service delivery.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Evaluate individuals to determine whether they are appropriate for treatment in our program..
- Conducts comprehensive substance abuse assessments of individuals to interpret information necessary for planning treatment and evaluating an individual’s progress.
- Develops, facilitates, and documents group and individual therapy sessions
- Maintains records documenting individual’s treatment plans, progress notes, progress in treatment, evaluation, and discharge plans in accordance with all regulatory agency standards.
- Provides supportive therapy and psycho-educational therapies to clients in individual, group, and family settings in the office and/or community setting.
- Collaborates with other team members to develop and implement a client-centered treatment plan.
- Assesses and tracks the individual’s stages of change readiness and stages of recovery.
- Complies with federal and state regulations on privacy, confidentiality, and client rights.
- Adheres to accepted ethical and behavioral standards of conduct and attends training to maintain and/or advance credentialing.
- Performs all duties and tasks in a timely manner and/or in the timeframe specified by policy.
- Assists with the intake process as needed.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Comprehensive knowledge of established diagnostic criteria for substance abuse disorders, drug abuse treatment modalities and therapeutic intervention techniques.
- Experience working with adults with co-occurring disorders.
- Knowledge of federal, state, local, and agency regulations policies and procedures
- Knowledge of support systems and community resources available to individuals and their families
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with knowledge of medical terminology as related to substance abuse and dependence
- Ability to develop and maintain effective and ethical therapeutic relationships with individuals and groups
- Ability to accurately document information and complete reports and clinical records in a timely manner.
- Must have interpersonal skills sufficient to establish therapeutic relationships with individuals and to communicate and work effectively with others involved in the individual’s treatment.
- Ability to work well with an interdisciplinary team.
Other Duties:
Performs other tasks or assignments which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job.
Education and Experience:
- Minimum qualifications: Must have a State of Maryland certification in good standing as an ADT, CSC-AD, CAC-AD, or LCADC.
- Addition Counseling experience (1 year experience)
Compliance & Risk Management
Maintain Compliance with
- Maryland BHA and MDH regulations
- COMAR (Community-Based Behavioral Health Programs)
- HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 confidentiality requirements
- Joint Commission Behavioral Health Care & Human Services Standards
- Follow guidance on mandatory reporting, crisis intervention, safety planning, and ethical decision‑making.
Qualifications
Education and Experience :
Minimum qualifications: Must have a State of Maryland certification in good standing as an ADT, CSC-AD, CAC-AD, or LCADC
Work Environment
Compliance & Ethical Standards
- Maintains active licensure, continuing education, and supervisor credentials as required by Maryland law.
- Adheres to professional ethical and policies.
- Upholds a culture of clinical excellence, accountability, and trauma‑informed practice.
- Ensures all practices align with COMAR , BHA guidelines, HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and Joint Commission standards.
- This Maryland-based Behavioral Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fair and equitable employment practices. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal or Maryland law. We strive to maintain an inclusive, respectful, and culturally responsive workplace for all employees and clients.
Job Types:
Benefits:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Saving Account
- Life insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
Work Location:
Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
