Maryland Addiction and Behavioral-health Professionals Certification Board
Alcohol and Drug Counselor II
Maryland Addiction and Behavioral-health Professionals Certification Board, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
Overview
Join to apply for the
Alcohol and Drug Counselor II
role at the
Baltimore County Department of Health
– Bureau of Behavioral Health. The position is located in Baltimore, MD, within the Baltimore County government.
Location: 6401 York Road, Baltimore, MD 21212
Deadline: Tue, 12/02/2025 - 12:00
As a Baltimore County Government employee you will receive benefits such as health/dental/vision insurance, retirement plan, yearly salary increases, professional development, tuition reimbursement, and more.
Responsibilities
Under general supervision, provide diagnostic assessment, treatment planning, and skilled counseling to individuals in a substance use disorder treatment program.
Provide skilled counseling to individuals with other problems stemming from alcohol or drug abuse (e.g., codependency, children of alcoholics).
Interview and evaluate new clients with complex problems related to alcohol and other drug use.
Perform specialized evaluations and make treatment recommendations for the criminal justice and court system.
Conduct specified assessments related to incarcerated individuals and for attorneys.
Prepare and implement treatment plans; prepare all necessary forms and reports for the case/medical record.
Monitor client progress through treatment, reevaluating and adapting the treatment plan at required intervals.
Monitor dually diagnosed clients and make referrals to mental health providers as appropriate.
Conduct substance use educational programs for clients and other interested parties.
Lead a variety of counseling groups for individuals in recovery or with related concerns; provide individual counseling for complex cases as needed.
Participate in staff conferences and serve as a member of the treatment team.
Maintain medical records and files, including reports of client activities; arrange referrals when necessary.
Provide evaluation and individual and group treatment to individuals with substance use disorder who are incarcerated at the Baltimore County Detention Center; provide re-entry services to link to treatment and resources for individuals transitioning from the Detention Center to the community.
Qualifications
Possession of a valid Certified Associate Counselor-Alcohol and Drug (CAC-AD) certificate, or a Certified Professional Counselor-Alcohol and Drug (CPC-AD) certificate, or a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) certificate, or a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) certificate issued by the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists.
Contact / Application Please apply through the official application process. For questions or additional information please contact Keino Stephenson at kstephenson@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Professional Training and Coaching
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Alcohol and Drug Counselor II
role at the
Baltimore County Department of Health
– Bureau of Behavioral Health. The position is located in Baltimore, MD, within the Baltimore County government.
Location: 6401 York Road, Baltimore, MD 21212
Deadline: Tue, 12/02/2025 - 12:00
As a Baltimore County Government employee you will receive benefits such as health/dental/vision insurance, retirement plan, yearly salary increases, professional development, tuition reimbursement, and more.
Responsibilities
Under general supervision, provide diagnostic assessment, treatment planning, and skilled counseling to individuals in a substance use disorder treatment program.
Provide skilled counseling to individuals with other problems stemming from alcohol or drug abuse (e.g., codependency, children of alcoholics).
Interview and evaluate new clients with complex problems related to alcohol and other drug use.
Perform specialized evaluations and make treatment recommendations for the criminal justice and court system.
Conduct specified assessments related to incarcerated individuals and for attorneys.
Prepare and implement treatment plans; prepare all necessary forms and reports for the case/medical record.
Monitor client progress through treatment, reevaluating and adapting the treatment plan at required intervals.
Monitor dually diagnosed clients and make referrals to mental health providers as appropriate.
Conduct substance use educational programs for clients and other interested parties.
Lead a variety of counseling groups for individuals in recovery or with related concerns; provide individual counseling for complex cases as needed.
Participate in staff conferences and serve as a member of the treatment team.
Maintain medical records and files, including reports of client activities; arrange referrals when necessary.
Provide evaluation and individual and group treatment to individuals with substance use disorder who are incarcerated at the Baltimore County Detention Center; provide re-entry services to link to treatment and resources for individuals transitioning from the Detention Center to the community.
Qualifications
Possession of a valid Certified Associate Counselor-Alcohol and Drug (CAC-AD) certificate, or a Certified Professional Counselor-Alcohol and Drug (CPC-AD) certificate, or a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) certificate, or a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) certificate issued by the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists.
Contact / Application Please apply through the official application process. For questions or additional information please contact Keino Stephenson at kstephenson@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Professional Training and Coaching
#J-18808-Ljbffr