Addiction Counselor
Listed compensation
$25-$33/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only
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Job Description
Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health and Concerted Care Group (CCG) is a leading outpatient treatment provider in the Mid-Atlantic region. We are committed to treating individuals whose lives have been impacted by substance use and mental health disorders. We do this by providing compassionate and evidence-based treatment, aimed at improving the quality of life for those we serve.
We stand behind our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, which are the core of our company with our patients and employees. Our leadership team invests to enhance the programs we offer patients to expand access to care and offer flexibility. Patient care is at the heart of everything we do. We want your experience and expertise on our team! When you join our organization, you are connecting to a committed and caring group of colleagues.
We are currently in search of an experienced Addiction Counselor for our Baltimore, MD location.
The Addiction Counselor position at Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health and all of its subsidiaries ("Kolmac" or the "Company") is held by someone who is innovative and committed to learning and developing their counseling skill, working and collaborating with an innovative, inter-disciplinary team.
This position requires someone who is invested in patient care and brings a solution-focused attitude and outlook.
Responsibilities
- Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:00pm
- Develops a treatment alliance with patients that is mutual, collaborative, and individualized, meeting changing clinical needs throughout treatment
- Facilitates addiction treatment groups in the IOP and OP levels of care
- Prepares and presents addiction/recovery education presentations to all patients
- Engages in case management sessions, including assessments, collaborative treatment goals, discharge planning, partnership with referral sources and/or other providers
- Promotes the organizations image in a positive and professional manner
- Is expected to provide direct care up to 55% of weekly work hours depending on program and position
- Works with treatment team to meet the co-occurring psychiatric needs of patients
- Coordinates care for all appropriate support services, including referral sources, family members, and other support providers
- Responsible for maintaining timely and well written documentation that meets state and CARF standards
Demonstrates commitment to excellent patient care, which is measured through clinical outcomes, such as patient retention, attendance, successful program completion, transitioning from IOP to OP, treatment goal attainment, etc
Responsible for obtaining signatures from licensed therapist/supervisor for documents requiring a second signature when applicable
Provide evaluations for substance use disorders using DSM-V and ASAM level of care criteria
Has experience with Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and trauma informed care approaches
Embodies the spirit of a teacher, continually demonstrating positive energy that promotes addiction recovery education and learning, both in and out of group/individual sessions
- Attends and is prepared for professional meetings, including treatment team
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Strong clinical, verbal, and writing skills
- Is engaging with patients, while promoting and maintaining accountability
Flexible and Creative Team Player
Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work in a program that will grow and expand over the next several years
Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in the SUD field. Group treatment experience preferred, but not required
Experience and comfort working with an electronic medical record
Knowledgeable and well-versed in various recovery modalities, including SMART Recovery, Women for Sobriety, 12-Step, Recovery Dharma, Harm Reduction, etc
If disclosed that the staff member is in recovery from a substance use disorder a minimum of three years of continuous sobriety is required – five years is preferred
Licenses and Other Required Credentials
ADT, CSC-AD, or CAC-AD in Maryland
We Offer
- Competitive Compensation
- Company paid clinical supervision
- Full Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision
- Life Insurance
- 401K
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Professional Development Time
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Paid Vacation Time
- And More!
The pay range for this position is $25 to $33 per hour. Factors, such as but not limited to, geographical location, relevant experience, licensure, education, and skill level may impact the pay for this position.
Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health has been a leader in Outpatient Treatment since 1973. Patient care is at the heart of what we do. Kolmac Outpatient Recovery and Concerted Care Group (CCG) have merged to provide addiction treatment and behavioral health treatment services for individuals, families, couples, and groups. We serve communities across Maryland, DC, Virginia, Delaware, and Pennsylvania. We are still growing!
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 64% are remote, 12% have no call, 56% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$60k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $57k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health ranks #4 of 20 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Addiction Counselor at Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Substance Use / Addiction Counselor — ranked against 1,008 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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