Addictions Group Counselor -Mens Residential

As a preferred treatment provider, the Orenda Center of Wellness's approach is always the whole life ideal ensuring that each of our clients receives a specifically tailored treatment program that addresses their unique needs. We treat the person not the addict at Orenda Wellness, ensuring that every client that crosses our doorstep is welcomed with the open arms of respect and understanding. 

We are seeking a PT addictions counselor to providing the highest standard of care to our current clients. This position will focus on group facilitation that covers the pre-set 3.3 level of care course curriculum along with instructing the ancillary life skills classes. This role will need to be able to assist and handle caseload assignments as needed. Being comfortable working with a cross spectrum of substances abuse clients as well as being able to facilitate moderate to large groups will be required. Qualified candidates should be skilled at professional time management as well being able to make clinically appropriate decisions. Additional experience in de-escalation and conflict resolution would be preferred. 

Requirements:

• Certificate of completion in addiction counseling, associate degree. bachelor's degree. Master's degree 
• Appropriate Maryland state licensing and/or credentials such as
  ADT, CSC-AD, CAC-AD, LGADC, LCADC. LGPC. LMSW
  • CAC-AD with supervision approval preferred
• Working knowledge of ASAM criteria and regulatory standards of care 
• Minimum of 1 to 2 years' experience working in the field of addiction treatment and/or mental health counseling as a licensed provider
• Experience facilitating therapeutic group and administering clinical assessments
• Experience with treatment planning, clinical notations, and EMR charting.
• Ability to pass local & federal background checks along with being able to clear a full panel drug screening 
• Ability to handle crisis intervention with strong de-escalation skills. 
• Adaptability and motivation to improve clients' lives are indispensable.  

Position Offering:

• competitive starting rate ---- Range $26 to $32 hourly 
• Weekend availability requested as needed. 
• Clinical supervision provided onsite at no additional cost. 
• Employee Wellness program access - Gym memberships, holistic health services, etc.
• 1.5 Weeks PTO per year with rollover options
• 401K Plan - post 1 year of service with employer matching
• EAP Program (Immediate Access)

Please apply below using the link and completing the requesting informational pre-screenings