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Gaudenzia, Inc.

Addictions Counselor

Gaudenzia, Inc., Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276

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Addictions Counselor

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Gaudenzia, Inc.

We need hope-bringers and changemakers — because the work we do matters. Join a team that supports clients and one another. Gaudenzia’s mission is to promote long-term recovery by providing comprehensive treatment and support to people with substance use disorder, co-occurring mental health disorders, and related conditions, regardless of individual circumstances.

Qualifications Maryland Education/ Licensure Requirements: All counseling candidates must have, at minimum, an Alcohol and Drug Trainee (ADT) certification through the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists. CSC-AD, CAC-AD, LGADC, LGPC, LCPC, LCADC or LICSW/LCSW are preferred.

Compensation is based on current level of certification/licensure and years of experience. All experience must have been performed in the Human Services field.

Your Responsibilities In This Role May Include

Be responsible for a caseload of clients, as identified by program requirements and in accordance with state regulations.

Complete required evaluations and assessments, including screening, intake, clinical assessments, ASAM and biopsychosocial histories.

Complete individual treatment plans upon client's admission.

Document all clinical services and interventions performed within the client's electronic health record and complete monthly treatment reports.

Maintain accurate electronic health records on each client and ensure the timely completion of tasks, within 24 hours of service delivery, no later than 72 hours of service delivery.

Conduct individual and group sessions based on client's treatment plan goals and level of care.

Participate in funding source reviews and make recommendations for treatment and lengths of stay.

Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.

Coordinate with agency and community resources to ensure a through treatment plan.

Assist clients with developing a discharge/continuing care plan and connecting to resources needed to reach personal goals both during the course of treatment and in advance to discharge.

Follow up with clients after discharge based on regulatory guidelines until they are established with other case management/social services.

What We Offer Competitive pay, excellent benefits, full-time and part-time opportunities, on-the-job training, upward mobility, and educational assistance to help you grow with us in this life-saving field. For additional details regarding our benefits, please visit: https://www.gaudenzia.org/careers/

Our Operating Principles We are committed to client care, integrity, transparency, dignity, and respect. We make data-driven decisions, challenge the status quo, and uphold commitments with urgency because someone’s life may depend on it. Gaudenzia is proud to be an employer and treatment provider of choice in the substance use and co-occurring disorders field. We foster an inclusive, supportive environment where employees and clients feel safe and welcome.

Equal Opportunity Gaudenzia is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, religion, creed, disability, or veteran's status.

Job Details

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Other

Industries: Individual and Family Services

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