Substance Abuse Counselor

Job Description

Now Hiring: Passionate Substance Abuse Counselor Baltimore, MD

Are you driven to make a real difference in the lives of those battling substance use disorders? Loving Care Counseling Services is looking for a dedicated, skilled, and compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor to join our mission-driven team in Baltimore, MD.

What You'll Do:

Empower clients on their path to recovery through impactful individual and group therapy sessions.

Deliver supportive counseling, referrals, and education to guide clients toward lasting transformation.

Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic, client-centered care.

What We’re Looking For:

A passionate professional with proven experience in substance abuse counseling.

Strong communication and motivational skills to engage and uplift clients.

A team player with a heart for service and a mind for structure.

Why Join Us?

Competitive compensation based on experience and credentials.

Supportive, values-based environment committed to professional growth and healing-centered care.

Opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking organization making a powerful impact in Baltimore communities.

If you're ready to inspire change, restore hope, and help transform lives, we'd love to hear from you!

$26 - $35 hourlyResponsibilities:

Conduct comprehensive assessments and clinical evaluations to establish diagnostic impressions and apply SBIRT protocols effectively.

Keep accurate records and reports to monitor clients' progress, services provided, and relevant information.

Deliver counseling services to help clients overcome challenges, adapt to life changes, and promote positive transformations while referring them to suitable community or social service programs.

Assist clients in accessing treatment by organizing psychiatric assessments, coordinating medical stabilization, facilitating health insurance applications, securing treatment funding, and collaborating with support systems as needed.

Evaluate clients' mental and physical well-being in conjunction with other professionals to determine the appropriate level of care.

Monitor and evaluate clients' progress towards measurable treatment goals through follow-up sessions and assessments.

Advocate for clients during crisis situations and intervene promptly to address urgent matters.

Collaborate with mental health professionals, legal entities, probation officers, and post-treatment organizations to ensure seamless care transitions.

Collaborate with other professionals to assess clients' needs and create personalized treatment plans.

Educate clients and community members on addiction-related subjects and available services, offering referrals when necessary.

Provide support and guidance to family members and concerned individuals to help them understand and assist those struggling with substance abuse.Qualifications:

Candidates must have a Certified Supervised Counselor-Alcohol and Drug (CSC-AD) certification or a Certified Associate Counselor-Alcohol and Drug (CAC-AD) certification. or an Addiction Trainee (ADT) certification.

Essential qualifications include having a deep understanding of the recovery process and being able to support recovery using established standardized ASAM processes.

Knowledge of substance abuse and dual diagnosis is mandatory for this position.

Responsibilities include providing clinical and administrative services to patients and their families.About Company

Craft Consulting LLC is an organization that assists health providers with attaining and maintaining compliance and excellence.

Full-time