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Addiction Counselor ($5,000 Sign On Bonus)

Remote:

Full Remote

Contract:

Full time

Salary:

6 - 84K yearly

Experience:

Mid-level (2-5 years)

Work from:

Maryland (USA), United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree, Master's preferred, Minimum of 2 years’ experience in SUD field, Strong clinical, verbal, and writing skills, Knowledgeable in various recovery modalities.

Key responsabilities:

Facilitate continuing care groups remotely
Engage in case management sessions

Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health

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Job description

Overview:

Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health and Concerted Care Group (CCG) is a leading outpatient treatment provider in the Mid-Atlantic region. We are committed to treating individuals whose lives have been impacted by substance use and mental health disorders. We do this by providing compassionate and evidence-based treatment, aimed at improving the quality of life for those we serve.

We stand behind our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, which are the core of our company with our patients and employees. Our leadership team invests to enhance the programs we offer patients to expand access to care and offer flexibility. Patient care is at the heart of everything we do. We want your experience and expertise on our team! When you join our organization, you are connecting to a committed and caring group of colleagues.

We are currently in search of a fully remote Addiction Counselor (Continuing Care Counselor) for our Towson, MD location. Our continuing care group is the aftercare program for our IOP substance abuse patients. The Counselor position at Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health and all of its subsidiaries ("Kolmac" or the "Company") is held by someone who is innovative and committed to learning and developing their counseling skill, working and collaborating with an innovative, inter-disciplinary team. This position requires someone who is invested in patient care and brings a solution-focused attitude and outlook.

Responsibilities:

Fully remote position 1230 pm - 830 pm schedule with a once a month rotating Saturday group facilitation 9am- 12pm.
Will facilitate a minimum of 5 continuing care groups
Develops a treatment alliance with patients that is mutual, collaborative, and individualized, meeting changing clinical needs throughout treatment
Facilitates addiction treatment groups in the IOP and OP levels of care
Prepares and presents addiction/recovery education presentations to all patients
Engages in case management sessions, including assessments, collaborative treatment goals, discharge planning, partnership with referral sources and/or other providers
Promotes the organizations image in a positive and professional manner
Is expected to provide direct care up to 55% of work hours depending on program and position
Works with treatment team to meet the co-occurring psychiatric needs of patients
Coordinates care for all appropriate support services, including referral sources, family members, and other support providers
Responsible for maintaining timely and well written documentation that meets state and CARF standards
Demonstrates commitment to excellent patient care, which is measured through clinical outcomes, such as patient retention, attendance, successful program completion, transitioning from IOP to OP, treatment goal attainment, etc
Responsible for obtaining signatures from licensed therapist/supervisor for documents requiring a second signature when applicable
Provide evaluations for substance use disorders using DSM-V and ASAM level of care criteria
Has experience with Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and trauma informed care approaches
Embodies the spirit of a teacher, continually demonstrating positive energy that promotes addiction recovery education and learning, both in and out of group/individual sessions
Attends and is prepared for professional meetings, including treatment team
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree, Master's preferred
Strong clinical, verbal, and writing skills
Is engaging with patients, while promoting and maintaining accountability
Flexible and creative team player
Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work in a program that will grow and expand over the next several years
Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in the SUD field. Group treatment experience preferred, but not required
Experience and comfort working with an electronic medical record
Knowledgeable and well-versed in various recovery modalities, including SMART Recovery, Women for Sobriety, 12-Step, Recovery Dharma, Harm Reduction, etc
If disclosed that the staff member is in recovery from a substance use disorder a minimum of three years of continuous sobriety is required – five years is preferred

Licenses and Other Required Credentials:

LGPC, LPC, LSW, LCSW, LCPC
ADT and CAC along with Bachelor's or Master's Degree

We Offer

Competitive Compensation
Company paid supervision
$500 a month childcare stipend for evening shifts
Full Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision
Life Insurance
401K
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Professional Development Time
Student Loan Repayment Program
Paid Vacation Time
And More!

Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health has been a leader in Outpatient Treatment since 1973. Patient care is at the heart of what we do. Kolmac Outpatient Recovery and Concerted Care Group (CCG) have merged to provide addiction treatment and behavioral health treatment services for individuals, families, couples, and groups. We serve communities across Maryland, DC, Virginia, Delaware, and Pennsylvania. We are still growing!

The base pay for this position generally ranges between $25 a hour to $44 a hour. Factors, such as but not limited to, geographical location, relevant experience, licensure, education, and skill level may impact the pay for this position.

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