Benefits:

Bonus based on performance

Company parties

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Training & development

Job Summary Equanimity Integrated Behavioral Health and Wellness is seeking an addictions specialist to provide comprehensive substance use services, including assessments, treatment, and support for recovery to dually diagnosed individuals. Substance use services will be integrated and consistent with ongoing mental health treatment, including the involvement of a multidisciplinary clinical team. Candidates must have knowledge of diagnostic criteria based on the DSM-5-TR and knowledge of empirically validated treatment modalities to treat substance use disorders.

Responsibilities

• Assessing individuals with substance use disorders to determine the appropriate level of treatment based on ASAM Criteria.

• Providing counseling services, including individual and group counseling.

• Collaborating with staff who provide medical and detoxification services and follow-up.

• Providing treatment of mental illness and substance use disorders with a focus on understanding how they interact with each other.

• Addressing psychosocial problems and skill deficiencies with individualized programming, created through comprehensive assessment and consultation with the patient.

• Contributing to discharge planning, treatment continuity, and aftercare plans, which are integrated with the patient’s master treatment plan.

Qualifications Educational Requirements:

Minimum - Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in clinical/counseling psychology, mental health counseling, social work, or a minimum of 3 years of work-related experience in clinical/counseling psychology, mental health counseling, or social work.

Licenses/Certifications:

Certification as a Substance Abuse Counselor (either Certified Associate Counselor – Alcohol and Drug (CAC-AD) or Licensed Clinical Alcohol or Drug Counselor (LCADC) in Maryland is required.

Flexible work from home options available.