Job Summary
Join our dedicated team as an Addiction Counselor, where you will play a vital role in guiding individuals through their recovery journey. You will provide compassionate, evidence-based counseling and support to clients struggling with substance use and behavioral health challenges. Your expertise will help empower clients to achieve lasting sobriety, improve mental health, and rebuild their lives. This position offers an engaging environment for passionate professionals committed to making a meaningful difference in the community.
Duties
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to evaluate addiction severity, mental health status, and co-occurring disorders using diagnostic tools aligned with ICD-9, ICD-10, and ICD coding standards.
- Develop individualized treatment plans incorporating behavioral therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and applied behavior analysis techniques.
- Facilitate both individual and group counseling sessions focused on addiction recovery, mental health management, and relapse prevention strategies.
- Provide crisis intervention and crisis management to support clients experiencing acute emotional or behavioral distress.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including social workers, medical staff, and family members to coordinate care plans and ensure holistic patient care.
- Maintain accurate medical documentation, patient records, and notes in compliance with HIPAA regulations and medical terminology standards.
- Conduct research and data collection to monitor treatment outcomes and improve clinical practices; utilize CPT coding for billing purposes when applicable.
Skills
- Strong knowledge of psychotherapy modalities such as behavioral therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and behavioral health principles.
- Proficiency in motivational interviewing techniques to foster client engagement and motivation for change.
- Experience in child & family counseling, home & community care, hospital settings, or PTSD care enhances your ability to serve diverse populations.
- Expertise in crisis intervention, crisis management, case management, and social work practices ensures effective support during critical moments.
- Familiarity with medical records management, ICD coding (ICD-9/10), medical terminology, and HIPAA compliance guarantees accurate documentation and confidentiality.
- Ability to perform patient assessment, intake procedures, diagnostic evaluation, and addiction counseling within a clinical setting.
- Competence in group therapy facilitation and behavior management strategies to promote positive behavioral change. Join us if you are passionate about transforming lives through compassionate care! We are committed to providing paid positions that foster professional growth while making a profound impact on individuals battling addiction. Your dedication can inspire hope and facilitate recovery every day!
- Scheduled Wednesday-Sunday
Pay: $25.77 - $31.04 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Aberdeen, MD 21001
