Addictions Counselor
Listed compensation
$32-$34/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
About the Role
Join Heritage Treatment Center Inc. as an Addictions Counselor in Baltimore, MD, where you'll play a vital role in transforming lives. This position offers the opportunity to provide compassionate support and guidance to individuals on their journey to recovery.
Responsibilities
- Conduct individual and group counseling sessions to support clients in their recovery process.
- Develop and implement personalized treatment plans based on client assessments.
- Facilitate educational workshops on addiction and recovery strategies.
- Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
- Provide crisis intervention and support during emergencies.
- Maintain accurate and confidential client records in compliance with regulations.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care.
- Stay updated on best practices and trends in addiction counseling.
- Conduct Intake Assessments with required documentation.
- Attend weekly supervision meetings and other supervision meetings.
- Maintain at least monthly case notes regarding treatment, uranalysis, and interventions utilized.
Must possess the ability to build strong therapeutic alliance with their clients, practice ethical code of conduct (i. e. professionalism, professional boundaries, engagement in skill building, have knowledge of counseling theories and ASAM, effective in time-management), understand pros and cons of self-disclosure, be punctual and understand the value of teamwork.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in counseling, social work, or a related field preferred.
- Active state licensure as a counselor or therapist in Maryland.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in addiction counseling or a related field.
- Strong understanding of addiction treatment modalities and recovery principles.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
- Compassionate demeanor with a commitment to client advocacy.
- Knowledge of local resources and support systems for clients.
About Us
Heritage Treatment Center Inc. has been serving the Baltimore community for more than five years, providing high-quality addiction treatment services. Our clients appreciate our personalized approach and supportive environment, while our employees value the collaborative culture and commitment to professional growth.
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, 60% are remote, 30% 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 ~$69k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $65k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Addictions Counselor at HERITAGE TREATMENT CENTER a 6.6 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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