Addiction Counselor Supervisor (LCADC)

Addiction CounselorContract

Listed compensation

$50-$60/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

  • Addiction Counselor Supervisor (LCADC) – Independent Contractor
  • Position Type: Independent Contractor (1099)
  • Hours: Up to 20 hours per month
  • Compensation: $50.00–$60.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
  • Program: Substance Use Disorder (SUD) – Outpatient & Intensive Outpatient Services

Position Overview

Renewing Me Behavioral Health Solutions (RMBHS) is seeking an experienced Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) to serve as an Addiction Counselor Supervisor for our Substance Use Disorder (SUD) program.

This is a flexible, part-time independent contractor opportunity of up to 20 hours per month for an experienced clinician interested in providing clinical supervision, consultation, staff development, and quality oversight to addiction counselors providing outpatient and intensive outpatient substance use disorder services.

The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of ASAM criteria, SUD treatment, clinical documentation, Maryland behavioral health requirements, medical necessity, and evidence-based substance use treatment practices.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide individual and/or group clinical supervision to addiction counselors and eligible SUD clinical staff.
  • Provide case consultation regarding complex clinical needs, treatment barriers, relapse/recurrence concerns, engagement, and continuity of care.
  • Support counselors in applying ASAM criteria and making clinically appropriate level-of-care recommendations.
  • Review assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, continued-stay documentation, discharge planning, and other SUD clinical documentation for quality and medical necessity.
  • Provide guidance regarding ASAM Level 1 Outpatient and Level 2.1 Intensive Outpatient services.
  • Support counselors with treatment planning, motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, recovery planning, trauma-informed approaches, and other evidence-based interventions.
  • Monitor clinical documentation quality and provide feedback regarding needed corrections or improvements.
  • Assist with staff competency development, clinical training, and professional development.
  • Participate in clinical case reviews, treatment team meetings, and quality improvement activities as needed.

Support compliance with applicable Maryland behavioral health regulations, Medicaid requirements, professional standards, HIPAA, and 42 CFR Part 2.

Identify and communicate clinical, documentation, ethical, or compliance concerns requiring additional follow-up.

Collaborate with program leadership to promote effective, person-centered, recovery-oriented SUD services.

Required Qualifications

  • Current and unrestricted Maryland LCADC license.
  • Must meet applicable Maryland requirements to provide clinical supervision to addiction counselors/credentialed SUD professionals.
  • Experience providing substance use disorder treatment services.
  • Knowledge of ASAM criteria and levels of care.
  • Experience with substance use assessments, individualized treatment planning, clinical documentation, relapse prevention, and discharge/transition planning.
  • Knowledge of co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
  • Strong clinical supervision, communication, and documentation skills.
  • Knowledge of confidentiality requirements, including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2.
  • Ability to work collaboratively while exercising independent professional judgment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous experience supervising addiction counselors.
  • Experience with ASAM Level 1 and Level 2.1 treatment programs.
  • Experience with Maryland Medicaid behavioral health services.
  • Experience conducting clinical documentation and quality assurance reviews.
  • Experience with utilization review and authorization documentation.
  • Experience working within a CARF-accredited behavioral health organization.
  • Experience training and mentoring SUD treatment professionals.

Schedule & Compensation

  • This is an independent contractor (1099) position for up to 20 hours per month.
  • Hourly Rate: $50.00–$60.00 per hour, commensurate with qualifications and supervisory experience.
  • Contracted activities may include clinical supervision, case consultation, clinical record review, staff training, quality assurance activities, and participation in scheduled clinical meetings.
  • Additional hours beyond the monthly maximum must be approved in advance.

Why Join RMBHS?

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced LCADC seeking a flexible supervisory role while contributing to the continued development of quality outpatient substance use disorder services. The position provides an opportunity to support counselor development, strengthen clinical practice, and contribute to positive treatment outcomes while maintaining a limited monthly commitment.

Renewing Me Behavioral Health Solutions is committed to providing person-centered, recovery-oriented, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed behavioral health services.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current and unrestricted Maryland LCADC license and meet state requirements for clinical supervision. Strong knowledge of ASAM criteria, evidence-based treatment practices, and clinical documentation is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Trauma-informed careHIPAA complianceRecovery-oriented services

Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 46% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$114k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $109k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How many Substance Use / Addiction Counselor jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.9 / 10 · top 25% in substance use / addiction counselorranked against 1,008 Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$104k–$125kSubstance Use / Addiction Counselor median $58k (middle half $54k–$63k)19 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$109k in purchasing powerMaryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Addiction Medicine listings in Maryland46 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All substance use / addiction counselor listings in Maryland382 active12,761 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 34% remote · 46% no call · 48% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMaryland counselor listings (all specialties): 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 9% offer loan repayment382 active listings, Nov 2026
New Addiction Medicine listings411 in the last 30 days227 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,008 Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Maryland figures use all substance use / addiction counselors: too few Maryland Addiction Medicine postings state pay.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Addiction Counselor Supervisor (LCADC) at Renewing Me Behavioral Health Solution a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Substance Use / Addiction Counselor — ranked against 1,008 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Salary Distribution

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Benefits & Perks

34 jobs · 32 employers
401k / retirement match
97%
Sign-on bonus
29%
CME allowance
29%
Loan repayment
3%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 6.9
Better work-life than 80% of Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,008 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Renewing Me Behavioral Health Solution

Hospitals and Health Care
Parkville, Maryland

Benefits & Perks

Flexible schedule
Independent contractor