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Substance Abuse Counselor (Cornerstone at Helping Up Mission)

Inside Higher Ed, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276

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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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