Maryland Wellness, LLC
Location
Cumberland, Maryland
Salary
$17 - $23 / HOUR
The SUD Counselor supports clients in modifying belief systems and behaviors contributing to Substance Use Disorder by facilitating individual and group therapy sessions. This role involves completing clinical assessments, determining appropriate levels of care, and organizing services to support client recovery and life goal achievement.
Candidates must possess a minimum of an Associate's degree in a related field, with a Bachelor's or Master's preferred, and ideally have one year of experience in mental health or addictions. Essential qualifications include the ability to deliver quality care compliant with government laws and accreditation standards, maintain strict confidentiality (HIPAA/42 CFR Part 2), and demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills.
Description About Maryland Wellness At Maryland Wellness, we foster hope, dignity, and growth by providing compassionate behavioral health and wellness services and the skills needed to strengthen lives, relationships, and communities. Our vision is a Maryland where every individual has access to behavioral health and wellness support that empowers them to heal, grow, thrive, and reach their full potential.
At our Cumberland location, we are committed to serving a community that deserves consistent, compassionate, and clinically strong care. We are looking for a provider who shares that commitment and is ready to show up for clients at every stage of their recovery journey. Our team is guided by values of Compassion, Commitment, Respect, Collaboration, Transparency, and Innovation — and we extend those same values inward, fostering a supportive workplace where staff feel valued, resourced, and able to do their best work.
The SUD Counselor will complete clinical assessments and determine the appropriate level of care needed for each client. The individual in this role will organize services and support the facilitation of a client's recovery and achievement of life goals, improving functioning in the home, school, workplace, and community. This position requires 5 days a week presence in the office as we relaunch this program across the state!
At our Cumberland location, we are committed to serving a community that deserves consistent, compassionate, and clinically strong care. We are looking for a provider who shares that commitment and is ready to show up for clients at every stage of their recovery journey.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Meet, establish and maintain a full client caseload and service clients individually and in group settings consistently to work on treatment goals. Assist in developing and implementing evidence-based practices, treatment programs, and curriculum for group sessions. Complete clinical evaluations and assign clients to appropriate levels of care for SUD treatment. Perform proper substance abuse assessments with clients and collaborate with referral services. Assist and link clients to government and community resources as needed. Support client cooperation with treatment recommendations from other providers (therapy, medication management, medical appointments, etc.), and maintain communication with those providers. This may include legal stakeholders and law enforcement. Collect confidential information from court systems, law enforcement, and legal entities. Ensure & verify client compliance with drug and alcohol use policies. Identify symptoms of intoxication and take the proper steps to help the client stabilize. Maintain transparency with clients on treatment interventions and goals. Report regularly and on-time to the immediate supervisor, and engage in meetings, supervision and training, or make efforts to communicate any tardiness or absenteeism. Complete documentation of clinical services within a maximum of 24-48 hours of service rendered. Review and update urinalysis results as part of ongoing treatment to client’s charge. Complete and update treatment plans & transition plans per regulations and complete discharge summaries as needed. Ensure compliance with all agency policies and procedures and state regulations governing the provision of Substance Use Disorder IOP/OP.