Licensed Substance Use Counselor

Confidential

Baltimore, Maryland Hybrid permanent

Posted: January 30, 2026

Job Description

Job Overview:

A Group Practice looking for an Licensed Clinical Substance Use Counselor (LCADC) to join our team. This individual provides counseling services and assists with the long and short-term planning, and compliance with federal, state, local, and independent regulatory statutes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Conduct Substance Use Assessments

Conduct Individual/Family therapy

Assist in IOP and SUD group therapy

Conduct SUD Treatment Plans every (90) days.

Sets a standard of clinical and professional excellence providing clear expectations and accountability for all clinical staff.

Safeguards model fidelity ensuring that an evidence-based, harm reduction approach to patient care is promoted and practiced.

Promotes the organizations image in a positive and professional manner.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications - Education and Experience:

Must Haves:

Master’s degree in a Behavioral Health and/or Substance Use related field (Example- Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, etc).

Experience providing group and individual counseling to individuals with substance use and co-occurring psychiatric disorders.

Familiar with state regulations, CARF standards, and DEA regulations – when necessary.

Must have a minimum of 5 years working within the field of substance use disorder treatment.

Exhibits excellent written and oral communication skills.

Excellent documentation and computer skills required, including the use of electronic medical records.

Is engaging with staff and patients while promoting accountability that supports the organizations clinical outcomes metrics.

Knowledge of local community drug trends, the effects of the body and cognitive functioning of drugs of abuse, signs and symptoms of narcotic overdose, psychosocial implications of addictive disease, the process of addiction and treatment, social science, economic, legal, and medical systems, HIV transmission, behavioral and emotional implications of addiction.

Compliance with the ethical and professional standards and practices of counselors and therapists.

Initiative to lead and be proactive in critical situations. Advanced problem solving and decision-making skills.

Qualifications - Licenses and Other Required Credentials:

LCADC, LCPC, LCSW-C in Maryland

Must be able to practice independently

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