Substance Abuse Counselor (PT)

Substance Abuse Counselor (PT)

Job Details

Job Location

Woodland - Laurel, MD

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

4 Year Degree

Salary Range

$27.42 - $27.42 Hourly

Job Category

Education

Substance Abuse Counselor for Youth

💚TEAP Counselor – Make a Difference in Young Lives

Are you searching for a position withpurpose—one that allows you to share your clinical expertise while guiding students toward success? TheTEAP Counselorrole may be the perfect fit!

You’ll provide vital support to students experiencing substance use challenges, helping themstay on track, thrive, and reach their potential.

🏫About Woodland Job Corps Center

The Woodland Job Corps Center provides students the opportunity to earn theirHigh School Diploma or GEDand hands-on training in :

⚡ Electrical Wiring

🛠️ Carpentry

🏗️ Building Construction Technology

🍳 Culinary Arts

🍽️ Advanced Training – Culinary Arts

🏨 Hotel & Lodging

We also assist students withjob placementupon completing their education and career technical training.

💼About Adams & Associates

Adams and Associates is a 100% employee-owned company that is service-focused and outcome-driven. We began as a small business formed in 1990 with the sole mission of operating at-risk youth and children's programs for local, state, and federal governmental agencies. Today, we are one of the largest workforce providers involved in the federal Job Corps program!

Adams and Associates employs more than 2,000 staff members across the United States. Each year we provide academic, vocational training, and placement services to approximately 9,000 young people from ages 16 to 24 primarily in a residential setting. Our academic and career technical training programs are accredited and lead to national industry-recognized credentials.

🌟What We Offer

💵 Competitive hourly wage

🏥 Free Health, Vision, and Dental insurance

📈 Opportunities for professional development

🤝 Positive and inclusive work environment

🌱 Making a difference in young lives

🌴 Paid Annual Vacation Bank

🎉 Paid Holidays

💳 Automatic enrollment in 401k plan

⭐ A culture of great customer service

🕒Schedule

Tuesday : 8 : 00 AM – 2 : 00 PM

Wednesday : 8 : 00 AM – 5 : 00 PM

Thursday : 8 : 00 AM – 2 : 00 PM

🧩Position Summary

The Substance Abuse or TEAP Counselor develops and facilitates the Center’salcohol, drug, and tobacco prevention program, educates and counsels students, and developsindividualized case management plansto enhance student retention and success. All activities comply withHIPAA laws.

❓FAQ – TEAP at Woodland Job Corps Center

What is a TEAP?The Trainee Employee Assistance Program providessupport and counselingto students experiencing substance abuse.

Who leads TEAP?The Wellness Department oversees the program, with the TEAP Counselor facilitating all activities.

Key Responsibilities Include :

Conducting TEAP introductions for all new students

Performing urine screenings for new students / referrals

Conductingweekly individual sessions

Facilitatingweekly group sessions

Leadingweekly recreation sessions

🧩Full Responsibilities

✅ Follow integrity guidelines and ensure no manipulation of student data

✅ Develop and implement alcohol, drug, and tobacco prevention activities

✅ Coordinate community resources for educating students on substance use

✅ Administer drug testing programs

✅ Provideindividualized case managementfor student success

✅ Counsel students individually and in groups

✅ Produce quality work, maintain attendance, and meet productivity standards

✅ Mentor and model Career Success Standards

✅ Collaborate with staff to ensure effective student supervision

✅ Communicate clearly and solve problems proactively

✅ Accept direction from Center leadership and perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school preferred. A minimum of one-year experience in drug / alcohol counseling or related field required. Valid, active, unrestricted in-state License or Certification in Substance Abuse Counseling / Prevention required. Regional approval required.

“Adams and Associates, Inc. abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.” This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training .