Substance Abuse Counselor - Baltimore, United States - K&I Healthcare Services, LLC

K&I Healthcare Services, LLC
K&I Healthcare Services, LLC
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Baltimore, United States

2 weeks ago

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Substance Abuse Counselor

Summary:


The Substance Abuse Counselor works with clients to establish healthy coping skills and a support network to sustain abstinence and to develop an individualized relapse prevention plan to maintain the client's recovery after they have completed The Intensive Outpatient Program.


Qualifications

  • Must possess a valid State of Maryland Licensure or Credential that allows for practice as a Certified Associate Counselor-Alcohol and Drug (CAC-AD).
  • 13 years' experience in a behavioral healthcare or substance abuse setting.
  • Knowledge of case management for dual diagnosis patient.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
  • Proficient with ICANotes is a plus
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
  • Proven ability to handle multiple projects under pressure.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Understanding of diverse cultures and gender specific issues and the ability to incorporate needs of gender and culturally diverse groups into the organization.
  • Maintains appropriate confidentiality at all times when interacting with patients, residents, families, visitors, referral sources and all other contacts.
  • Displays excellent customer relation skills as evidenced by supportive and constructive communication with all contacts including coworkers, patients, residents, visitors, families and referral sources.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate clients' mental and physical health, addiction, or problem behavior and assess their readiness for treatment
  • Assist clients in developing treatment goals and plans, including support of education about medically assisted treatment options and referral to / collaboration with other resources on the medical and psychiatric teams
  • Review and recommend treatment options with clients and their families; partner with IOP staff with after care plan
  • Assist clients develop skills and behaviors necessary to recover from their addiction or modify their behavior
  • Work with clients to identify behaviors or situations that interfere with their recovery
  • Educate families about addiction or behavior disorders and help them develop strategies to cope with those problems
  • Refer clients to other resources and services, such as support groups and job placement services.
  • Conduct outreach programs to help people identify the signs of addiction and other destructive behavior, as well as steps to take to avoid such behavior
  • Perform any other jobrelated duties as assigned.

Location:
K&I Healthcare Services - Landover


Pay:
$ $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week


Benefits:


  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Work setting:

  • Inperson

Education:


  • Associate (preferred)

Experience:

Substance Abuse Counseling: 1 year (required)

  • Behavioral health: 2 years (required)

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (required)
  • CAC-AD or ADT (required)

Shift availability:

  • Day Shift (required)

Work Location:
In person
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