Substance Abuse Counselor
Johns Hopkins University
Cornerstone at Helping Up Mission is seeking a Casual (10-12 hrs/week) **_Substance Abuse Counselor_** to be responsible for providing counseling and coordinating counseling activities according to protocol for clients age 18 and over.
**Duties and Responsibilities**
+ Provide rehabilitation counseling to clients with a substance use disorder using multiple treatment modalities including Reinforcement-Based Treatment which is an evidence-based treatment approach that integrates motivational interviewing with structured involvement in work and social activities.
+ Create person-centered treatment plans, and maintain updated plans according to COMAR regulations, JHU policies and CARF standards.
+ Coordinate clients’ engagement in attending events consistent with treatment goals, including clinic appointments, NA/CA/AA meetings, employment appointments and recreational activities.
+ Initiate and maintain contact with the client’s family members and/or significant other.
+ Coordinate access to community resources including job training, housing, recreation, and drug-free social contacts.
+ Monitor caseload’s urine results and make adjustment to client’s treatment plan accordingly.
+ Enter client activity data.
+ Inform appropriate staff member of supplies and equipment needs that relate to client services.
+ Comply with reporting requirements of state and local agencies, and according to Department of Psychiatry, and Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).
+ Serve as backup for other research and administrative duties.
+ Will complete other duties as assigned by the Director and/or Clinical Supervisor.
+ Excellent interpersonal skills demonstrated by the ability to interact effectively with clients, management, Helping Up Mission personnel and partners, in addition to individuals from diverse cultures.
+ Computer experience required.
+ Flexible hours required, including some evenings and weekends.
+ Excellent organizational skills to work effectively in an environment that requires balancing multiple assignments.
**Minimum Qualifications**
+ Bachelor degree required in Psychology, Social Work or another related field.
+ At the time of hire, qualified candidates must possess one or more of the following which are recognized by the MD Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists: Alcohol and Drug Trainee status, CSC-AD, CAC-AD, LGADC, LCADC, LGPC, LCPC, or LCSW. Must maintain credentials throughout employment.
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Experience providing counseling services to adult population desirable.
Classified Title: Substance Abuse Counselor
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MA
Starting Salary Range: $19.56 - $34.17 HRLY (46,000 targeted; Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Casual / On Call
Schedule: Varies - 10 hours a week
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Hybrid/Johns Hopkins Bayview
Department name: SOM Psy Bay Cornerstone
Personnel area: School of Medicine
The listed salary range represents the minimum and maximum Johns Hopkins University offers for this position, based on a good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary depending on factors such as location, skills, experience, market conditions, education, and internal equity. Not all candidates will qualify for the highest salary in the range.
Johns Hopkins provides a comprehensive benefits package supporting health, career, and retirement. Learn more: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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