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MATClinic Services
Dundalk, Maryland · Hybrid

Drug and Alcohol Counselor (CAC-AD / CSC-AD) $3K Sign-on Bonus

Addiction CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$29-$35/hr

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Job Description

Salary Range:$29.00 To $35.00 Hourly

Join Our Team as an Addiction Counselor – Help Transform Lives at MATClinics

  • Sign-on Bonus: This role is eligible for a $3000.00 signing bonus, which will be paid based on the terms outlined in the attached Signing Bonus Agreement, to reward long-term commitment.

Who We Are

MATClinics provides integrated behavioral healthcare, with a core focus on treating the whole person. While our clinic supports patients in recovery from substance use disorders (opioid, alcohol, and stimulant use), we recognize that true recovery requires deep attention to mental health.

Our Addiction Counselors focus on comprehensive behavioral health treatment, specifically addressing substance use. Our additional multidisciplinary services include Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), psychiatry, and mental health therapy.

  • Engage with groundbreaking scientific research. Our collaboration with the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and the University of Maryland has led to advancements like the Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) adherence score, keeping our team at the forefront of addiction medicine.
  • Our Mission: To integrate medication-assisted treatment with comprehensive behavioral healthcare and ongoing support services to effectively manage co-occurring and substance use disorders.

What’s In It For You? (Compensation & Benefits)

  • Compensation ranging from $29-35 per hour based on licensure level and clinical experience.
  • Professional Growth & Licensing Support:
  • Free Clinical Supervision: Receive Board-Approved Clinical Supervision (weekly group and individual) for trainee, certified, and graduate-level credentials, directly supporting your required clinical hours and career advancement toward independent licensure.
  • CEU Benefits: Continuing Education Unit (CEU) stipend and paid time off for approved clinical training.
  • Licensing Fee Reimbursement: Coverage for license renewal and examination costs.
  • Comprehensive Health & Retirement:
  • 401(k) with a 4% Safe Harbor match.
  • Health insurance plans for individuals and families.
  • Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Life, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
  • Hybrid Model: Flexible hybrid work model for eligible positions, offering the benefits of partial remote work.
  • Personal Leave
  • Sick and Safe Leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • Schedule:
  • 40 hours per week, including just one evening shift until 7:00 PM. Schedules are subject to change based on patient needs.

What You Bring (Requirements)

  • Active Maryland counseling or social work certification/license (CSC-AD, CAC-AD, LGADC, LCADC, LGPC, LCPC, LMSW, or LCSW-C).
  • At least 1 year of experience in addiction counseling or behavioral health required.
  • Tech Savviness: Strong proficiency in navigating multiple technology platforms and electronic systems. Ability to adapt quickly to new digital tools, workflows, and evolving processes in a fast-paced environment.
  • Exceptional communication skills, strong organizational abilities, and a high level of clinical professionalism.

What You Will Do (The Role)

In alignment with the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors regulations, your responsibilities center on integrated care for Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) and Co-Occurring Disorders (CODs):

  • Clinical Evaluation & Assessment
  • Conduct comprehensive clinical biopsychosocial evaluations, including screenings, assessments, and participate in the development of diagnostic impressions for SUDs and CODs.
  • Person-Centered Treatment Planning
  • Partner with patients to design and execute individualized treatment plans, outlining clear goals for initial care, ongoing recovery, continuity of care, relapse prevention, and discharge.
  • Evidence-Based Counseling
  • Facilitate high-quality individual and group counseling sessions, utilizing evidence-based, trauma-informed care and behavioral health modalities to help patients build lasting coping strategies.
  • Case Management & Service Coordination
  • Actively manage an assigned caseload, serving as a primary resource to help patients coordinate services, navigate treatment, and access necessary referrals.
  • Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
  • Actively participate in team meetings and case presentations, collaborating closely with medical and psychiatric providers to ensure a seamlessly integrated approach to patient care.
  • Support System Education: Engage with family members and support systems, providing essential education, guidance, and community resources to strengthen the patient's recovery network.
  • Professional Documentation
  • Maintain thorough, timely, and compliant clinical documentation within the electronic health record (EHR) system to track patient progress.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Apply today to join our team at MATClinics and contribute to our mission of providing integrated, high-quality addiction recovery and co-occurring behavioral health services. Visit our careers page to apply!

MATClinics is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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40 hours per week, including just one evening shift until 7:00 PM. Schedules are subject to change based on patient needs.

Key Responsibilities

The counselor will conduct clinical evaluations, develop person-centered treatment plans, and facilitate evidence-based individual and group counseling sessions. They will also manage a caseload, coordinate services, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure integrated patient care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active Maryland counseling or social work license such as CAC-AD, CSC-AD, LGADC, LCADC, LGPC, LCPC, LMSW, or LCSW-C. A minimum of one year of experience in addiction counseling or behavioral health is required.

Key Skills

Biopsychosocial assessmentIndividual counselingMultidisciplinary collaborationElectronic health recordsOrganizational skills

Addiction Counseling — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 40% have no call, 50% require no weekends — this position is remote.

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$67k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $63k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How many Counselor jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$60k–$73kCounselor median $58k (middle half $54k–$63k)19 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$63k in purchasing powerMaryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Counselor listings in Maryland371 active13,511 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 42% remote · 40% no call · 50% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$3k sign-onMaryland Counselor listings: 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 9% offer loan repayment371 active listings, Oct 2026
Counselor pay trend+3.5% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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<$75k
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$105k-120k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

31 jobs · 29 employers
401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
39% this job
Sign-on bonus
29% this job
Loan repayment
16%
PSLF eligible
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 4.2
Better work-life than 30% of Addiction Counseling listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 124 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About MATClinic Services

Medical Practices
Dundalk, MD
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

$3,000 sign-on bonus
Free clinical supervision
CEU stipend and paid time off for training
Licensing fee reimbursement
401(k) with 4% Safe Harbor match
Health insurance
Short-term disability, life, and AD&D insurance
Hybrid work model