Addictions Counselor 4
hace 5 meses
Baltimore
Job DescriptionSalary: $25.00 to $40.00 per hour COMPANY WEBSITE: COMPANY PHONE NUMBER:(667) 400-6206 HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT PHONE NUMBER:(667) 400-6206 EXT 10 HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT EMAIL ADDRESS: ALTERNATE TITLE(S):Substance Abuse Counselor, Addiction Specialist, Substance Use Disorder Counselor, Recovery Coach, Drug and Alcohol Counselor, Behavioral Health Counselor COMPANY:Lighthouse Behavioral Health Center Lighthouse Behavioral Health Center is a community-based behavioral health organization dedicated to providing high-quality, person-centered care to individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use challenges. We offer a comprehensive range of services, including outpatient therapy, psychiatric care, intensive in-home services, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), and case management. Our team is committed to delivering trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and evidence-based care that promotes healing, empowerment, and long-term wellness. With a strong focus on accessibility and compassion, Lighthouse Behavioral Health Center serves clients across all ages and backgroundshelping them navigate recovery, build resilience, and achieve greater stability in their lives. DIVISION: Operations DEPARTMENT: Residential Treatment Program UNIT:n/a ACCOUNTABLE TO:Counseling Supervisor / OMHC / SUD Operations Manager / Program Director ACCOUNTABLE FOR:n/a CLASSIFICATION:Full-Time (W2) WORK SCHEDULE: Wednesday-Saturday 7am-6pm Standard Daily Responsibilities: • Check-in with theOperations Manager., • Facilitate alow-intensity residential treatment group sessionfor the first set of 16 clients., • Document all group sessions inICANotesusingW7310 + RESRBcoding., • Conduct one of the following services based on scheduling assignments:, • Telehealth intake (H0001)for a new client., • Telehealth initial session (90791)for a new client., • Follow-up telehealth session (90791)for a non-3.1 client (within the past 6 months)., • Follow-up telehealth session (H0001)for a non-3.1 client (not completed within the past 6 months)., • In-person individual sessionfor a 3.1 client who has not had an individual session that week., • All sessions must be documented in ICANotes during the session., • Facilitate alow-intensity residential treatment group sessionfor the remaining 16 clients., • Document all group sessions inICANotesusingW7310 + RESRBcoding., • Check-out with theOperations Manager. COMPENSATION RANGE:$25 - $40 per hour, W2 employees are eligible for benefits: health insurance, professional development opportunities, and paid time off. Mileage reimbursement for preapproved mileage. ANTICIPATED TRAVEL:0% of the time. SUMMARY OF POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:The Addiction Counselor will provide therapeutic services to clients at three residential treatment program locations, ensuring high-quality care in alignment with program goals. The counselor will be responsible for conducting one 45-60-minute session per day at each location and collaborating with supervisors and program directors to optimize client outcomes. This position requires the counselor to adhere to a structured weekly schedule, maintain accurate documentation, and participate in supervisory and operational check-ins. SCHEDULED DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Core Counseling Services: • Facilitate group counseling sessions at three designated locations as per the weekly schedule., • Address addiction recovery, coping mechanisms, and relapse prevention in therapy sessions., • Participate in scheduled weekly check-ins with the Counseling Supervisor every Wednesday., • Accurately document client sessions, treatment plans, and progress reports in alignment with organizational policies., • Travel to designated residential treatment locations as per the daily schedule., • Coordinate effectively between locations to maintain punctuality and consistency in service delivery. UNSCHEDULED DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: • Assist supervisor with work-related requests., • Collaborate with and serve as program POC for external treatment providers and outside agencies as needed., • Responsible for following regulations of COMAR, CARF, any other regulatory body, and company policies/ procedures related to service delivery and documentation and co-facilitating orientation of all new hires to these as well., • Support the maintenance of a safe environment by participating in training and drills as requested., • Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients treatment., • Participate in external and internal audits/surveys (CARF/CSA/OHCQ) as directed by the supervisor., • Participates in quality assurance and performance improvement plans by completing periodic audits or other activities to ensure regulatory compliance and/or improve service delivery., • Ensure the medical director or clinical supervisor reviews and co-signs documents as required. PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Regularly walk, stand, or stoop; occasionally lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects weighing up to 25 pounds; and regularly drives a motor vehicle. WORKING CONDITIONS:Work is performed in an office, in clients homes or in the community; Work exposes incumbent to contagious or infectious diseases; Work may expose incumbent to dangerous and volatile situations; which could result in bodily injury. DISCLOSURES:The specific statements shown in each section of this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully. The jobs responsibilities/tasks may be modified and/or expanded over time. The company will inform the personnel member when changes in the respective job description are made. COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS: Proven working experience in counseling, including as a nurse, medical, mental health care manager, or a related job • Excellent knowledge of psychotherapeutic principles, healthcare management, and reimbursement, • Previous experience with psychological aspects of care, • Effective communication skills, • Excellent organizational and time management skills, • Familiarity with professional and technical emerging knowledge, • Problem-solving skills and ability to multitask, • Compassionate with teamwork skills, • Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in addiction counseling LEVEL OF EDUCATION / TRAINING / QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Bachelors degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a related field (Masters degree preferred). Licensure/Certification: To be eligible for this contract, the contractor must holdvalid Maryland licensure, including one of the following: • Licensed Clinical Alcohol & Drug Counselor (LCADC), • Licensed Graduate Clinical Alcohol & Drug Counselor (LGADC), • Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor - Addictions Counselor (CAC-AD), • Certified Supervised Counselor Alcohol & Drug (CSCAD), • Approved Alcohol & Drug Trainee (ADT), • Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), • Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC), • Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical (LCSW-C), • Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW), • Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), • Licensed Bachelor Social Worker (LBSW), • Licensed Clinical Marriage & Family Therapist (LCMFT), • Licensed Graduate Marriage & Family Therapist (LGMF), • Licensed Psychologist, • Registered Psychology Associate, • Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric Mental Health (CRNP-PMH), • Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Psychiatric Mental Health (APRN-PMH), • Clinical Nurse Specialist - Psychiatric Mental Health (CNS-PMH), • A Student Intern in one of the above disciplines. Experience: Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in addiction counseling, preferably in a residential setting. Skills: Strong organizational skills, excellent communication, and a commitment to ethical practice.