Substance Abuse Counselor Job at Sheppard Pratt, Frederick, MD

  • Sheppard Pratt
  • Frederick, MD

Job Description

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) programs provide comprehensive, mobile treatment services for adults with a persistent mental health illness. The program is for individuals who have not found success in traditional outpatient settings and who require individualized treatment services when and where it’s needed. 

What to expect.

This is a mobile opportunity to provide individualized treatment to individuals who often respond better to non-traditional therapies, such as walk and talk. You will meet each client where they are and develop treatment plans built on trust and safety .

Specific responsibilities include:

  • Conducting comprehensive assessments that examine the relationship between substance use and mental health .
  • Working with the treatment team, community resources, and support systems to maintain and implement treatment goals .
  • Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation.
  • Transporting and/or accompanying clients to medical and other appointments as needed.

Work hours typically follow a Monday – Friday schedule. Must have availability for occasional evening and/or weekend work. You will have independence and flexibility to schedule your appointments and complete your work under the program director’s direct approval and supervision.

What you’ll get from us.

At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:

  • A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation
  • Free clinical supervision to those working towards licensure
  • Licensing and certification preparation assistance
  • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for benefit eligible positions
  • 403b retirement match
  • Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions
  • Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Grand rounds, CME opportunities, and on-site lectures
  • Cross-discipline collaboration

The pay range for this position is $49,275.20 minimum to $53,560 maximum. Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, license and years and level of related experience.

What we need from you.

  • One of the following certifications:
    • Alcohol and Drug Trainee (ADT)
    • Certified Supervised Counselor - Alcohol and Drug (CSC-AD)
    • Certified Associate Counselor-Alcohol and Drug (CAC-AD).
    • Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC).
    • Licensed Graduate Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LGADC).
    • If holding an ADT status at time of hire, will be required to obtain CSC-AD certification within 4 years of date of hire, not to exceed the State Board renewal eligibility period. 
  • Two years of work experience (including volunteer work)
  • A driver’s license with 3-points or less and access to an insured vehicle.

WHY SHEPPARD PRATT?
At Sheppard Pratt, we are more than just a workplace. We are a community of healthcare professionals who are dedicated to providing hope and healing to individual’s facing life’s challenges. Join us and be a part of a mission that changes lives!

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Employment Type: Full Time
Years Experience: 3 - 5 years
Salary: $49,275 - $53,560 Annual
Bonus/Commission: No

Job Tags

Full time, Traineeship, Work experience placement, Monday to Friday, Afternoon shift

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