The Co-Occurring Disorder Counselor will provide outpatient substance use disorder treatment services to individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. The counselor will schedule and facilitate group and individual counseling sessions, conduct assessments, and complete client documentation within the designated service period.
Requirements
- Valid Maryland licensure, including one of the following: Licensed Clinical Alcohol & Drug Counselor (LCADC), Licensed Graduate Clinical Alcohol & Drug Counselor (LGADC), Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor - Addictions Counselor (CAC-AD), Certified Supervised Counselor Alcohol & Drug (CSCAD), Approved Alcohol & Drug Trainee (ADT), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC), Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical (LCSW-C), Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Bachelor Social Worker (LBSW), Licensed Clinical Marriage & Family Therapist (LCMFT), Licensed Graduate Marriage & Family Therapist (LGMF), Licensed Psychologist, Registered Psychology Associate, Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric Mental Health (CRNP-PMH), Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Psychiatric Mental Health (APRN-PMH), Clinical Nurse Specialist - Psychiatric Mental Health (CNS-PMH), A Student Intern in one of the above disciplines.
- Minimum 1-2 years experience working with dual diagnosis or high-acuity populations preferred
- Familiarity with Medicaid documentation, CARF standards, and trauma-informed care required
- Strong understanding of mental health and substance use diagnoses (DSM-5-TR)
- Proficiency in developing recovery-oriented, measurable treatment goals
- Ability to maintain timely documentation and clinical billing compliance
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Team-oriented with the ability to work independently and prioritize tasks
- Commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive care
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Health, dental, and vision insurance reimbursement
- Professional development support
- Retirement savings plan
- Supplemental disability insurance
