Experienced Substance Use Counselor II
University of Maryland Medical System

Job Info

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Job Description
The Substance Use Counselor II is a vital part of the multidisciplinary treatment team. This role focuses on evaluating patients and coordinating both individual and group counseling sessions. Key responsibilities include patient education, behavior modification, and relapse prevention.

Responsibilities:

• Perform a full range of clinical counseling services for patients.
• Demonstrate leadership in clinical practice, professional development, service quality, and unit operations.
• Participate in or develop performance improvement initiatives.
• Assist with the education and development of Counselor I and interns.
• Lead activities to promote Joint Commission readiness and ongoing monitoring.
• Participate in unit-based research activities, councils, or committees to enhance the quality of counseling practice.
• Develop interest in a service specialty by engaging in or creating opportunities in the specialty.
• Pursue membership in professional organizations and demonstrate active participation.
• Support and comply with the University of Maryland's mission, vision, values, philosophy, goals, objectives, and policies.
• Identify areas impacting unit operations and assist in developing and implementing action plans.
• Contribute to the development of unit-based peer review processes and actively participate in peer feedback and case reviews.

Company Description
Our Commitment to Community Health

At UMMC Midtown Campus, we truly mean it when we say "our community." As one of the two campuses of the University of Maryland Medical Center, we have a long-standing history of promoting community health and have become a trusted teaching hospital for medical and surgical care in Baltimore City.

Located in Baltimore's cultural center near the historic Mount Vernon neighborhood, UMMC Midtown Campus is a 180-bed community teaching hospital. We specialize in helping people manage chronic diseases, including diabetes, hypertension, pulmonary conditions, and infectious diseases.

Qualifications
Education and Experience:

• Associate's degree required.
• Must hold one of the following certifications or licenses:
  • Certified Supervised Counselor - Alcohol and Drug (CSC-AD)
  • Certified Associate Counselor - Alcohol and Drug (CAC-AD)
  • Licensed Graduate Alcohol & Drug Counselor (LGADC)
  • Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC)
  • Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW)
• Preferred: At least two years of experience in Substance Use Disorder Counseling.

Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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