Job Description
Job DescriptionSubstance Use Counselor – Elite Healthcare
Full-Time and Part-Time Opportunities Available
Position Summary
Elite Healthcare is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Substance Use Counselor to provide high-quality care to individuals experiencing substance use disorders. Under general supervision, the counselor delivers comprehensive services including screening, assessment, treatment planning, counseling, and ongoing support. This role plays a key part in helping clients achieve and maintain recovery through evidence-based practices, while ensuring all documentation and services meet regulatory and ethical standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct screenings and assessments to determine client eligibility and level of care for substance use treatment.
- Complete comprehensive biopsychosocial evaluations to inform individualized treatment planning.
- Develop, implement, and update person-centered treatment plans based on client progress and clinical needs.
- Facilitate Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) group sessions and provide individual counseling focused on recovery and relapse prevention.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, including progress notes, group notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries.
- Document all services in the electronic health record (EHR) system in compliance with state, federal, and organizational requirements.
- Coordinate care and referrals to community resources, including medical, psychiatric, and social support services.
- Provide crisis intervention, safety planning, and relapse prevention strategies as needed.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to support integrated, client-centered care.
- Ensure compliance with confidentiality laws (HIPAA) and client rights regulations.
- Participate in ongoing training, supervision, and professional development to maintain and enhance credentials.
- Complete all assigned responsibilities within required timeframes.
Qualifications
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience in substance use disorder or chemical dependency counseling.
- Active Maryland certification in good standing as one of the following: ADT, CSC-AD, CAC-AD, or LCADC (required).
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong knowledge of substance use disorders, including diagnostic criteria (DSM) and ASAM placement criteria.
- Experience with evidence-based practices such as relapse prevention, motivational interviewing, and cognitive-behavioral interventions.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations related to substance use treatment.
- Familiarity with community resources and recovery support systems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong clinical documentation abilities.
- Ability to build rapport and maintain professional, ethical relationships with diverse populations.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Work Environment
- Work is performed in a clinical setting with frequent interaction with clients, staff, and the public.
- Role may involve managing crisis situations and working with clients experiencing emotional or behavioral distress.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Additional Information
- Performs other duties as assigned to support program operations and client care.