The Co-Occurring Disorder Counselor role provides outpatient substance use disorder treatment services to individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. The role involves facilitating individual, family, and group counseling sessions, conducting assessments, and completing client documentation. The counselor will work with clients who reside in community-based group homes or receive services in assigned community-based offices, at the company's main office, or via telehealth.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a related field
- 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), or 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
