Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor
Listed compensation
$75k-$85k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and nights and shift pattern.
Job Description
PrimeCare Medical, Inc. is looking for a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (LCADC) and Approved Supervisor to work in the medical department at the Baltimore County Detention Center in Towson, MD.
This position is full-time, Monday - Friday, during normal business hours 8:00am - 4:30pm. We are currently offering a $5,000 sign on bonus!
You must be eligible to provide supervision to CAC-AD and CSC-AD.
Job Responsibilities
The D&A Counselor will primarily be responsible for the clinical monitoring, coordinating and implementing of the MAT in accordance with NCCHC/ACA Standards and PCM policies and procedures. In addition, the D&A Counselor will also serve as one of the MAT liaisons between the medical unit and facility staff.
Other Responsibilities Will Include
Engages inmates/patients in therapeutic interventions with the goal of addressing substance abuse related concerns.
- Actively assist with the detection and prevention of inmate/patient suicide.
- Assesses and documents treatment responses of inmates/patients.
- Facilitates group and individual sessions with inmates/patients in the MAT
Assists with discharge planning for inmates/patients on the MAT caseload or collaborates with inmate services staff regarding discharge planning (where applicable)
Facilitates/participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and/or case consultations with staff across disciplines.
Is a member of the Quality Assurance Committee and sub-committees as Assists in the establishment of Quality Assurance standards and audit criteria.
- Serves as a member of various committees within the medical unit and facility as necessary.
- Develops and conducts in-service education programs according to annual in- service calendar
- Maintain confidentiality at all times.
- Submit copy of professional license and other credentialing information to the corporate office.
- Any/all other duties and responsibilities as assigned and delegated.
Benefits
PrimeCare believes in offering a competitive compensation and benefits package to all their employees! Standard benefits for full-time employees include:
Salaries are negotiable and commensurate based on experience. Annual Salary range $75,000.00 -$85,000.00
Single and Family health care offered (i. e., medical / prescription / dental / vision).
Retirement benefits offered (i. e., 401k with discretionary company match).
Generous PTO package provided. Paid time off will accrue for a maximum accrual of nine (9) days (or 72 hours) per year. In addition, you will also receive six (6) floating holidays, pro-rated within your first year of employment as dictated by your effective hire date.
You are also eligible to accrue sick and safe leave benefits under Maryland’s Healthy Working Families Act (i. e., MDSSL). MDSSL accrues at a rate of one (1) hour for every thirty (30) hours of straight time worked, for a maximum annual accrual of sixty-four (64) hours.
Requirements
- Must be Licensed as an Clinical Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (LCADC).
- Must be able to supervise CSC-CD & CAC-AD staff members.
- Bachelor’s Degree / Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or other related Human Services degree with a concentration in mental health course work.
- Minimum one (1) year clinical experience preferred.
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to function independently and demonstrating clinical competency
- Ability to gain trust of patients and build a working relationship
Key Responsibilities
The counselor is responsible for clinical monitoring and implementation of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) in accordance with facility standards. They also engage patients in therapeutic interventions, facilitate group sessions, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support patient care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's 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, 56% are remote, 40% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$80k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $76k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in substance use / addiction counselor | ranked against 1,008 Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $75k–$85k | Substance Use / Addiction Counselor median $62k (middle half $59k–$64k)13 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$76k in purchasing power | Maryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings in Maryland | 372 active | 13,565 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 56% remote · 40% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Maryland Counselor listings: 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 9% offer loan repayment372 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| PrimeCare Medical | #16 of 20 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor at PrimeCare Medical 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.
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