Substance Abuse Counselor, Residential Treatment, Full time, Frederick

Sheppard Pratt

Frederick, MD

$43,680 Yearly
Vision , Medical , Dental , Paid Time Off , Life Insurance , Retirement
Full-Time

Job Description

The Adult Residential Treatment Center (RTC) provides services for persons ages 18 and older with serious mental illness, including individuals with co-occurring substance use disorders or development disabilities. Our teams craft individualized plans for the residents to reach the highest level of recovery possible.

What to expect.

This is an opportunity to provide individualized treatment to individuals who often respond better to non-traditional therapies, such as walk and talk. You will meet each client where they are and help develop treatment plans that are built on trust and safety.

Specific responsibilities include:

Conducting comprehensive assessments that examine the relationship between substance use and mental health.
Working with the treatment team, community resources, and support systems to maintain and implement treatment goals.
Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation.
Transporting and/or accompanying clients to medical and other appointments as needed.

What you’ll get from us.

At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:

A commitment to ongoing training and education, including a robust tuition reimbursement program.
Comprehensive retirement, medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Generous paid-time-off and flexible scheduling.
Complimentary employee assistance program.
And more!

What we need from you.

One of the following combinations:

o A bachelor’s degree and be a Certified Associate Counselor-Alcohol and Drug (CAC-AD).

o A master’s degree and be a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC).

We will also consider the following:

o A bachelor’s degree and be either a Certified Supervised Counselor-Alcohol and Drug (CSC-AD) or Alcohol and Drug Trainee (ADT) if (1) you can demonstrate the ability to obtain CAC-AD certification within three years of hire and (2) Sheppard Pratt has supervision opportunities available.

o A master’s degree and be a Licensed Graduate Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LGADC) if (1) you can demonstrate the ability to obtain LCADC within two years of hire and (2) Sheppard Pratt has supervision opportunities available.

A driver’s license with 3-points or less and access to an insured vehicle.

Sheppard Pratt’s mission-driven culture offers an environment where you can explore what motivates you both professionally and personally. Impact opportunities include hospitals, special education schools, residential programs, outpatient centers, and more. We offer continuing education, tuition reimbursement, and career development programs to facilitate your professional growth. Together, we can put your purpose to work.

Company Description

Sheppard Pratt is the nation’s largest private, nonprofit provider of mental health, substance use, special education, developmental disability, and social services. We serve over 70,000 people every year and have over 160 programs in 16 counties throughout the State of Maryland. Our mission is to improve the quality of life of individuals and families by compassionately serving their mental health, addiction, special education, and community support needs. U.S. News & World Report has ranked Sheppard Pratt as one of the top psychiatric hospitals in the nation for the past thirty years. ! Sheppard Pratt is committed to fostering a safe, welcoming, and diverse environment for employees and patients, and recently earned the “LGBTQ Health Care Equality Top Performer” designation from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.

Sheppard Pratt currently has 5,000 employees, and we are always looking to add compassionate and caring members to our team. If you are someone who is interested in behavioral health, psychology, education, nursing, or social work, Sheppard Pratt is the right fit for you.”