Substance Abuse Counselor - CAC or CSC

Job Location : Baltimore, MD.

Position Type : Full Time.

Education Level : Bachelor's Degree.

Salary Range : $60000.00 - $63000.00 annually.

Job Category : Regular.

General Summary of Responsibilities :

• Certified Associate Counselor - Alcohol and Drug (CAC-AD).
• Certified Supervised Counselor- Alcohol and Drug (CSC-AD).

The Substance Use Counselor will provide clinical services, including but not limited to conducting substance use assessments and screenings, providing treatment recommendations for people with substance use disorder, as well as those with co-occurring diagnoses (substance use and mental health). Additionally, the substance use counselor will initiate treatment planning, conduct individual therapy, group therapy, process referrals, provide case management, and coordinate discharges. This position functions as a fully integrated member of the multidisciplinary team to provide therapeutic services to assist individuals with substance use diagnoses to obtain and maintain abstinence. The Substance Use Counselor will apply an integrated approach to address each individual client based on their medical needs, mental health needs, and relapse prevention needs.

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success, as well as the personal / societal triggers that inhibit their progress.

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Park West Health System is an equal opportunity employer.

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About Park West Health System, Inc :

Federally-qualified, community-based health centers (FQHC) serve at the core of the nation’s health care system, providing health care services and delivering high-quality, cost-effective, and accessible primary and preventative care to all individuals regardless of their ability to pay.

A proven and effective model, Park West Health System has been providing holistic healthcare and dental services for more than 45 years through its physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, care coordinators, and certified nurse midwives. Park West, a not-for-profit FTCA-deemed health center, also provides treatment to the whole patient, organizing care and managing chronic diseases through its network of social workers and community health providers.