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Substance Abuse Counselor
(Casual, 10-12 hrs/week). Responsible for providing counseling and coordinating counseling activities according to protocol for clients age 18+.
Responsibilities
Provide rehabilitation counseling to clients with a substance use disorder using multiple treatment modalities including Reinforcement-Based Treatment, an evidence-based approach that integrates motivational interviewing with structured work and social activities.
Create person-centered treatment plans and maintain updated plans according to COMAR regulations, JHU policies, and CARF standards.
Coordinate clients’ engagement in events consistent with treatment goals, including clinic appointments, NA/CA/AA meetings, employment appointments, and recreational activities.
Initiate and maintain contact with the client’s family members and/or significant other.
Coordinate access to community resources including job training, housing, recreation, and drug‑free social contacts.
Monitor caseload urine results and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
Enter client activity data.
Notify appropriate staff members of supplies and equipment needs that relate to client services.
Comply with reporting requirements of state and local agencies, the Department of Psychiatry, and CARF.
Serve as backup for other research and administrative duties.
Complete other duties as assigned by the Director and/or Clinical Supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.
At hiring, possess one or more credentials recognized by the MD Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists (e.g., Alcohol and Drug Trainee, CSC‑AD, CAC‑AD, LGADC, LCADC, LGPC, LCPC, or LCSW).
Maintain credentials throughout employment.
Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience providing counseling services to adults.
Excellent interpersonal skills demonstrated by the ability to interact effectively with clients, management, fellow staff, partners, and individuals from diverse cultures.
Computer proficiency.
Flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends.
Excellent organizational skills for balancing multiple assignments.
Compensation and Benefits Hourly rate: $19.56 – $34.17 (target $55,000). Salary commensurate with experience.
Benefits are part of the Johns Hopkins total rewards package. For full information see https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.
Location Hybrid – Johns Hopkins Bayview (On‑site/remote). Days will vary.
Background Checks The successful candidate(s) will be subject to a pre‑employment background check. Johns Hopkins welcomes individuals with a justice‑involved background. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates.
Accommodation Information If you require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre‑employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call Maryland Relay or dial 711.
Vaccine Requirements Johns Hopkins School of Medicine hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID‑19 vaccine and provide proof. All other employees must receive the seasonal flu vaccine. COVID‑19 vaccination is strongly encouraged but no longer required for most positions.
Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. EEO is the law.
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(Casual, 10-12 hrs/week). Responsible for providing counseling and coordinating counseling activities according to protocol for clients age 18+.
Responsibilities
Provide rehabilitation counseling to clients with a substance use disorder using multiple treatment modalities including Reinforcement-Based Treatment, an evidence-based approach that integrates motivational interviewing with structured work and social activities.
Create person-centered treatment plans and maintain updated plans according to COMAR regulations, JHU policies, and CARF standards.
Coordinate clients’ engagement in events consistent with treatment goals, including clinic appointments, NA/CA/AA meetings, employment appointments, and recreational activities.
Initiate and maintain contact with the client’s family members and/or significant other.
Coordinate access to community resources including job training, housing, recreation, and drug‑free social contacts.
Monitor caseload urine results and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
Enter client activity data.
Notify appropriate staff members of supplies and equipment needs that relate to client services.
Comply with reporting requirements of state and local agencies, the Department of Psychiatry, and CARF.
Serve as backup for other research and administrative duties.
Complete other duties as assigned by the Director and/or Clinical Supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.
At hiring, possess one or more credentials recognized by the MD Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists (e.g., Alcohol and Drug Trainee, CSC‑AD, CAC‑AD, LGADC, LCADC, LGPC, LCPC, or LCSW).
Maintain credentials throughout employment.
Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience providing counseling services to adults.
Excellent interpersonal skills demonstrated by the ability to interact effectively with clients, management, fellow staff, partners, and individuals from diverse cultures.
Computer proficiency.
Flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends.
Excellent organizational skills for balancing multiple assignments.
Compensation and Benefits Hourly rate: $19.56 – $34.17 (target $55,000). Salary commensurate with experience.
Benefits are part of the Johns Hopkins total rewards package. For full information see https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.
Location Hybrid – Johns Hopkins Bayview (On‑site/remote). Days will vary.
Background Checks The successful candidate(s) will be subject to a pre‑employment background check. Johns Hopkins welcomes individuals with a justice‑involved background. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates.
Accommodation Information If you require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre‑employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call Maryland Relay or dial 711.
Vaccine Requirements Johns Hopkins School of Medicine hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID‑19 vaccine and provide proof. All other employees must receive the seasonal flu vaccine. COVID‑19 vaccination is strongly encouraged but no longer required for most positions.
Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. EEO is the law.
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