Substance Abuse Counselor

KINDHEARTED HEALTHCARE SERVICES INC

  • Greenbelt, MD
  • $37.00-45.00 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 22 days ago
Benefits:
  • Training & development
Benefits/Perks
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Great Work Environment
  • Career Advancement Opportunities
Job SummaryWe are seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor to join our team! As a Substance Abuse Counselor on the team, you will be handling a manageable caseload of patients looking to you for treatment and help to overcome a wide variety of addiction issues. Your role will be to support and uplift your clients, offering resources and support for them, creating and implementing treatment options, and identifying core issues that could be contributing to their abuse. The ideal candidate is compassionate, has excellent communication skills, and has experience working with people struggling with addiction and abuse.Responsibilities
  • Handle a manageable caseload of consumers
  • Identify core underlying issues that may be contributing to a history of substance abuse
  • Create and implement treatment plans that fit each consumer
  • Uplift and support consumers, working with them and their families to help create realistic, lasting change
Qualifications
  • Licensure with the state of MD
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong compassionate outlook, with an upbeat and positive personality
  • Experience working with substance abuse desired
Flexible work from home options available.

KINDHEARTED HEALTHCARE SERVICES INC