Organization

Baltimore County Department of Health

Location

6401 York Road, Baltimore, MD 21212

Deadline

Tue, 12/02/2025 - 12:00

The Bureau of Behavioral Health, Baltimore County Department of Health is looking for an Alcohol and Drug Counselor II to serve individuals participating in a substance disorder treatment program. As a Baltimore County Government employee you will receive benefits such as heath/dental/vision insurance, retirement plan, yearly performance and cost of living salary increases, professional development, tuition reimbursement and MORE!

Responsibilities

Under general supervision, provides diagnostic assessment, treatment planning, and skilled counseling to individuals participating in a substance disorder treatment program and provides skilled counseling to individuals with other problems stemming from alcohol or drug abuse such as codependency and children of alcoholics.

• Interviews and evaluates new clients with complex problems relating to alcohol and other drug use.
• Performs specialized evaluations and makes treatment recommendations for the criminal justice and court system.
• Conducts specified assessments related to incarcerated individuals and for attorneys.
• Prepares and implements treatment plans.
• Prepares all necessary forms and reports for the case/medical record.
• Monitors client progress through the course of treatment, reevaluating and adapting the -treatment plan at required intervals.
• Monitors dually diagnosed clients and makes referrals to mental health providers as appropriate.
• Conducts substance use educational programs for clients and other interested parties.
• Conducts required assessments for referred individuals.
• Leads a variety of counseling groups for individuals in various stages of recovery from substance use or those with related concerns.
• Provides individual counseling for complex cases as needed.
• Participates in staff conferences and serves as a member of the treatment team.
• Maintains medical records and files, including reports of client activities.
• Recommends and arranges referrals when necessary.
• Provides evaluation and individual and group treatment to individuals with substance use disorder who are incarcerated at the Baltimore County Detention Center.
• Provides re-entry services to include linkage to treatment and other resources for individuals transitioning from the Baltimore County Detention Center to the community.
  
  

Qualifications

Possession of a valid Certified Associate Counselor-Alcohol and Drug (CAC-AD) certificate, or a Certified Professional Counselor-Alcohol and Drug (CPC-AD) certificate, or a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) certificate, or a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) certificate issued by the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists.

Contact Info

Please click here to apply https://shorturl.at/8HJkv (link is external)

For questions or if you need any additional information please contact Keino Stephenson at kstephenson@baltimorecountymd.gov (link sends email)