JHU Cornerstone Clinic at Helping Up Mission is seeking a **_Substance Abuse Therapist_** responsible for providing individual and group counseling for individuals with a substance use disorder. The therapist is also responsible for coordinating counseling activities according to protocol for clients aged 18 and over. **Specific Duties & Responsibilities** + Conducts intake assessment for clients who are referred for substance use treatment. + Completes full psychosocial assessment and treatment plan of care for clients who are culturally diverse. + Completes Addiction Severity Index (ASI) assessment to evaluate substance use and related issues. + Develops person-centered treatment plan and maintains updated plan according to COMAR regulations, JHU policies and Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) standards. + Adheres to departmental and regulatory documentation standards, and formulates clear descriptions of problems, goals, objectives and interventions that are measurable and time sensitive. + Provides direct individual and group 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. + Works in a collaborative practice model with a multidisciplinary treatment team for care coordination, transition planning, and ongoing discharge planning. + Adheres to timely completion of electronic medical record documentation. + Participates in clinical coordination meetings, and clinical supervision as mandated by COMAR, JHU, CARF and the MD Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists. + Coordinate clients’ engagement in attending events consistent with treatment goals, including clinic appointments, NA/AA/CA meetings, employment appointments and recreational activities. + Initiate and maintain contact with clients’ family members and/or significant other. + Coordinate access to community resources including job training, 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 CARF. + Serve as backup for other research and administrative duties. + Will complete other duties as assigned by the Director, Clinical Supervisor, and/or Associate Clinical Director. **Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities** + Experience providing counseling services to adult population desirable. + Knowledge of and ability to gather relevant information to synthesize and summarize information in making judgments regarding client care. + Excellent interpersonal skills demonstrated by the ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively within a diverse, interdisciplinary team and partnership; interacting effectively with clients, management, Helping Up Mission personnel and stakeholders. + 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 in a hybrid, past-pace clinical environment. **Minimum Qualifications** + Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or other related field. Must be licensed/certified in specialty field e.g. Social Work, Professional Counselor, Addictions Counselor as required by the state of Maryland and Board of Professional Counselors and Therapist. Classified Title: Substance Abuse Therapist Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MC Starting Salary Range: $48,000 - $84,100 Annually ($60,000 targeted; Commensurate with experience) Employee group: Full Time Schedule: M-F 8:30-5 Exempt Status: Exempt Location: Hybrid/Johns Hopkins Bayview Department name: ​​​​​​​SOM Psy Bay Cornerstone Personnel area: School of Medicine Equal Opportunity Employer: Johns Hopkins University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. The university promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.