Inside Higher Ed
Substance Abuse Counselor (Cornerstone at Helping Up Mission)
Inside Higher Ed, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
Substance Abuse Counselor (Cornerstone at Helping Up Mission)
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Substance Abuse Counselor (Cornerstone at Helping Up Mission)
role at Inside Higher Ed.
Cornerstone at Helping Up Mission is seeking a casual (10–12 hrs/week)
Substance Abuse Counselor
to provide counseling and coordinate counseling activities for clients aged 18 and over.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Provide rehabilitation counseling to clients with a substance use disorder using multiple treatment modalities, including Reinforcement‑Based Treatment.
Create person‑centered treatment plans and maintain updated plans according to COMAR regulations, JHU policies and CARF standards.
Coordinate clients' engagement in attending 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 clients’ treatment plans accordingly.
Enter client activity data.
Inform appropriate staff member of supplies and equipment needs related 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 the time of hire, possess one or more recognized certifications (e.g., Alcohol and Drug Trainee status, CSC‑AD, CAC‑AD, LGADC, LCADC, LGPC, LCPC, or LCSW) and maintain credentials throughout employment.
Additional education may substitute for required experience as permitted by JHU equivalency guidelines.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience providing counseling services to adult populations.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively with clients, management, and partners from diverse cultures.
Computer experience required.
Flexible hours required, including some evenings and weekends.
Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple assignments.
Job Details
Classified Title: Substance Abuse Counselor
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MA
Starting Salary Range: $19.56–$34.17 HRLY (approx. $55,000 targeted)
Employee Group: Casual / On Call
Schedule: Varies
FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt
Location: Hybrid/Johns Hopkins Bayview
Department Name: SOM Psy Bay Cornerstone
Personnel Area: School of Medicine
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.
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Substance Abuse Counselor (Cornerstone at Helping Up Mission)
role at Inside Higher Ed.
Cornerstone at Helping Up Mission is seeking a casual (10–12 hrs/week)
Substance Abuse Counselor
to provide counseling and coordinate counseling activities for clients aged 18 and over.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Provide rehabilitation counseling to clients with a substance use disorder using multiple treatment modalities, including Reinforcement‑Based Treatment.
Create person‑centered treatment plans and maintain updated plans according to COMAR regulations, JHU policies and CARF standards.
Coordinate clients' engagement in attending 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 clients’ treatment plans accordingly.
Enter client activity data.
Inform appropriate staff member of supplies and equipment needs related 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 the time of hire, possess one or more recognized certifications (e.g., Alcohol and Drug Trainee status, CSC‑AD, CAC‑AD, LGADC, LCADC, LGPC, LCPC, or LCSW) and maintain credentials throughout employment.
Additional education may substitute for required experience as permitted by JHU equivalency guidelines.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience providing counseling services to adult populations.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively with clients, management, and partners from diverse cultures.
Computer experience required.
Flexible hours required, including some evenings and weekends.
Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple assignments.
Job Details
Classified Title: Substance Abuse Counselor
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MA
Starting Salary Range: $19.56–$34.17 HRLY (approx. $55,000 targeted)
Employee Group: Casual / On Call
Schedule: Varies
FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt
Location: Hybrid/Johns Hopkins Bayview
Department Name: SOM Psy Bay Cornerstone
Personnel Area: School of Medicine
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.
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