What are the responsibilities and job description for the Addictions Counselor position at People Encouraging People?
People Encouraging People is a non-profit behavioral healthcare corporation dedicated to providing life-transforming rehabilitation and support services to people who are disabled or disadvantaged. PEP services are values-based and designed specifically for each individual’s challenges. PEP is committed to helping our clients become accepted and productive members of our community.
Position is available in Rockville
We are actively recruiting for a caring, Certified Addictions Counselor
The successful candidate that will be selected to join a dynamic and growing team of professionals will provide training in substance abuse prevention and sobriety maintenance, incorporating a 12 step focus and must be CAC certified and/or have ADT Trainee Status in the State of Maryland.
Must be able to work with individuals with co-occurring mental illness and/or substance abuse in the community as well as in groups.
This position also will provide transportation to and from community activities and AA/NA meetings. Developing monthly activity calendar identifying community resources to support sobriety and resources.
Responsibilities include:
- Perform drug screens when necessary.
- Complete the required documentation, which includes, but not limited to individual treatment plans and progress notes.
- Organize and facilitate social and recreational activities appropriate for ACT clientele.
- Provide case management for an assigned group of clients including coordinating and monitoring the activities of the individual treatment team; assume responsibility for developing, writing, implementing, evaluating, and revising overall treatment goals and plans in conjunction with the ITP; provide individual supportive counseling; assist in symptom management, ensuring immediate changes are made in the treatment plans as client’s needs change. Educate and support client’s families, and advocate for client rights and preferences.
- Conduct comprehensive assessment of all domains of a person's life.
- Provide on call crisis intervention when assigned covering nighttime and weekend hours.
In addition, Counselor:
- MUST be CAC CERTIFIED or hold TRAINEE STATUS with Maryland Board of Professional Counselors.
- HAVE A VALID MD DRIVERS LICENSE.
People Encouraging People - Employment
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Addiction Medicine
- Psychiatry
Schedule:
- 5x8
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Addiction counseling: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000 - $55,000