Substance Use Disorder Counselor/ Mariah House

City of Baltimore, Mayor's Office of Employment Development

Substance Use Disorder Counselor/ Mariah House

Baltimore, MD
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Summary: Responsible for oversight and management of IOP services and provision of SUD clinical services with groups and individuals.

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    · Conduct SUD assessments

    · Work with insurance companies to obtain authorization for services

    · Facilitate SUD groups in IOP

    · Provide individual recovery planning and counseling

    · Coordinate closely with other members of the clinical team

    · Provide discharge planning and referral services when appropriate

    · Maintain and update IOP curriculum

    · Maintain continuing education regarding current trends in drug and alcohol treatment

    · Participate in program meetings and activities

    · Maintain complete, accurate, timely and legible client records

    · Manage and document resident compliance with 12 step meetings

    · Manage toxicology orders and schedule and document results

    · Provide consultation and training to staff around SUD treatment and issues

    · Serve as a resource to residents in developing 12 step and other self-help programming

    · Attend clinical reviews for assigned clients

    · Manage relationship with laboratory

    · Manage IOP schedule and coverage for absences

    · Produce weekly IOP report for team of current census

    Minimum Qualifications:

    · Bachelor's level degree, in social work or substance abuse preferred

    · Master's degree in social work, counseling, or substance abuse preferred

    · Current appropriate licensure, such as LCSW-C, CSC-AD, or LCACD

    · A minimum of 2 years of experience in the provision of substance use counseling and substance abuse groups

    · Experience in IOP setting with Medicaid population preferred

    · Ability to effectively manage administrative and clinical tasks independently

    · Ability to work both independently and with the team

    · Strong clinical knowledge of trauma, homelessness, and chronic mental illness

    · Strong verbal, written, and computer skills

    · For candidates in recovery, a minimum of 2 years of sobriety

    Equipment Used

    Personal Computers, Laser Printers, copier, scanner, fax machine, intra-office telephone system.

    Special Requirements:

    · Ability to organize, to keep records and manage a workload efficiently

    · Ability to respect the diversity of population served and embraces those of different race, culture, social class, ethnicity, or sexual preference

    · Ability to operate a motor vehicle; reliable transportation for work; Maryland driver's license preferred

    · Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing; ability to receive communication clearly

    · Ability to work independently as the job requires

    · Ability to maintain safety for self and others in an emergency

    · Ability to absorb new information and skills

    · Must be able to work a flexible schedule and adapt to changes in accordance with clients and the agency's needs

    · Commitment to the mission of Marian House