SUD Therapist (MD)

CounselorFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not listed

The week · per this posting

Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Must Be

Master’s Degree- Board approved LCPC, LCSW-C, LCADC

Who We Are

Prestige Healthcare Resources, Inc. (PHRI) is a leading behavioral healthcare organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families across the Maryland. We provide high-quality, person-centered services and rely on accurate insurance verification to ensure our Consumers receive timely access to care without disruption.

What You'll Do

Under the direct supervision of the Clinical Director this position will assess a patient’s functional status and provide psychotherapy services. During these assessments, the Provider will determine the patient’s eligibility for services and support systems provided to eligible individuals.

The Provider will utilize empirically verified interventions to assess what type of treatment episode an incoming patient would benefit from.

As an effective member of the treatment team the psychoeducational clinician participates in treatment team meetings, conducts various treatment programs, utilizes treatment curriculum, and interacts with clients utilizing didactic and directive interventions.

He/she will also complete all clinical documentation and work cooperatively with other team members to improve the symptoms of those assigned to his or her caseload. Independent judgment is required to plan, prioritize and organize diversified workload recommends changes in office practices or procedures.

What You'll Bring

  • Perform a full range of clinical social work services in support of the patient’s primary therapist/treatment team.
  • Completes psychosocial assessments, intake evaluations, outpatient assessments, person-centered treatment plans, family/individual therapy; and assists in program development and implementation.
  • Provide the professional expertise necessary to make determinations regarding patient eligibility.
  • Provides evidence-based psychotherapy for clients who present with various concerns.
  • Coordinate with Primary Care Physicians and other allied professionals.
  • Interacts with a diverse group of important external callers and visitors as well as internal contacts at all levels of the organization. Handle confidential and non-routine information and explain policies when necessary.
  • Make recommendations related to the care needs regarding the clients’ health and safety welfare.
  • Develops and assists in the implementation of discharge and aftercare plans.
  • To provide the appropriate documentation for service delivery including treatment goals, progress notes and billing and submit documentation as specified MHRS and PHRI standards.

Required Qualification

  • Master’s degree in social work, Psychology or related discipline is required.
  • Must have one of the following certifications: Master’s Degree- Board approved LCPC, LCSW-C, LCADC
  • Must have at least 1 - 4 years of work experience in adolescent counseling and DSM-V diagnosis, to include crisis management, intensive case management, individual and/or family therapy, skill training, and other rehabilitation supports preferred for at-risk and adults.
  • Must have at least 2 years of work experience with a mental health rehabilitative services program.
  • Approximately two years of experience in assessing, diagnosing and developing treatment plans for psychiatric patients. Experience facilitating patients’ access to community resources and conducting therapeutic groups is required.

Core Competencies

  • Technical Capacity
  • Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
  • Thoroughness
  • Collaboration Skills
  • Communication Proficiency
  • Flexibility

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment

such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

This is largely a sedentary role.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is position can be Full-time, Part-time, or Flexible (Independent Contractor).

Travel

No travel is expected for this position.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

None required for this position.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable)

Prestige Healthcare Resources, Inc. requires that all employees be legally authorized to work in the United States. All employees must complete Form I-9 within three days of hire and will be entered into the federal E-Verify system.

AAP/EEO Statement

It is the policy of Prestige Healthcare Resources, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Prestige Healthcare Resources, Inc. will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will assess patient functional status, determine eligibility for services, and provide evidence-based psychotherapy. They are responsible for completing clinical documentation and collaborating with a treatment team to improve patient symptoms.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field with LCPC, LCSW-C, or LCADC certification. Candidates must have 1-4 years of experience in adolescent counseling and at least 2 years in a mental health rehabilitative services program.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment PlanningPatient Eligibility DeterminationEvidence-Based InterventionsDischarge PlanningAftercare Planning

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates SUD Therapist (MD) at PRESTIGE HEALTHCARE RESOURCES a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,885 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 20% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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  • On-site

Living in Largo

Median resident rent
$2,180/mo≈ 25% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
33 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Prestige Healthcare Resources

Mental Health Care
Washington, District of Columbia
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Paid Time Off