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Maryland Treatment Centers, Inc. Certified Addictions Counselor in Rockville, Maryland
Are you passionate about helping people? If so, join the team of clinicians who make a difference in lives and communities! Maryland Treatment Centers has multiple facilities that provide treatment for individuals with addictions and co-occurring disorders. We are looking for certified and licensed clinicians in our Rockville office. Clinical supervision is provided. Responsibilities: • Demonstrate ability to effectively engage clients with substance abuse and mental health issues. • Demonstrate ability to understand medication assisted treatment. • Provide individual, family and group counseling sessions with focus on addiction related topics. • Responsible for intakes and assessments, problem identification, treatment planning, recording progress notes, and developing discharge plans, review of continuing care plans. • Responsible for maintaining contact with referral sources and other agencies involved in client care (i.e. child welfare, • criminal justice system and housing programs). • If licensed, knowledge of best mental health practices for co-occurring clients • Ability to provide individual, group and family therapy. Requirements: • Associates Degree or higher in chemical dependency or related field • 2 – 4 years experience in behavioral healthcare, specifically addictions or related field. • Must have minimum of Alcohol and Drug Trainee Status or one of the following certification or license with the State of Maryland: Licensed Graduate Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LGADC), Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC), Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW), Certified Associate Counselor-Alcohol and Drug (CAC-AD) or Certified Supervised Counselor-Alcohol and Drug (CSC-AD). Bonus Points: • Strong ability to mufti-task • Complete paperwork in a timely manner Perks: • Supervision for certification and license provided. • Easy access to Metro • Free Parking