Job Description
Job Description
Benefits / Perks
- Competitive Compensation
- Great Work Environment
- Career Advancement Opportunities
Location : Salisbury, MD
Job Summary
Second Chance Behavioral Health Center is an addiction recovery center servicing adults facing the challenges of substance and mental health abuse. Second Chance Behavioral Health Center, Salisbury MD, is looking for a Substance Abuse Counselor to join our growing team. This individual will be a vital member of our organization championing the recovery, advancement, and overall lifestyle skills of our clients. Our Addiction Counselor will need to demonstrate the ability to administer fervent counseling and have a fundamental knowledge of interventional substance abuse treatment.
Responsibilities
Perform a comprehensive client assessment (Intake Assessment) identifying clinical provision, the intensity of care using ASAM criteria, and other treatment services neededThoroughly construct individual treatment plans per the clients' needs and oversee the progress, ensuring the clients' advancement in our programsIdentify core underlying issues that may be contributing to a history of substance abusePlan and lead effectual recovery education for individual and group sessions at our building Monday through FridayEffectively maintain caseloads, ensuring all records are continuously up-to-date and properly documentedSwift management of discharge summaries and act as a liaison for client referralsMaintain federal regulations for clients confidentialityMeet weekly meetings with the Clinical Supervisor to discuss client chartsAttend training and staff meetings as requiredComplete additional duties as assigned by the Clinical Director and / or CEOUplift and support patients, working with them and their families to help create realistic, lasting changeQualifications
MUST be an ADT at minimum for consideration, CSC-AD, CAC-AD, or licensed counselor by the State of MarylandExperience working with substance abuse desiredSolid ability to command a room, and lead constructively and inclusively to people from diverse backgrounds and upbringingsMaintain the highest standards of professionalism and integrityHave a positive, compassionate attitude toward addiction recovery services and fully support Second Chance' mission