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Heritage Treatment Center
Baltimore, Maryland

Addictions Counselor

CounselorFull-Time

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.

Posted 4mo ago

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

Individual CounselingTreatment PlanningCase ManagementEthical ConductInterpersonal CommunicationASAM Knowledge

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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Salary Distribution34 jobs · 19 employers

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<$75k
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$75k-90k
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$90k-105k
9
$105k-120k
6
$120k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks30 jobs · 19 employers

401k / retirement match
97% this job
Sign-on bonus
50%
CME allowance
27%
Loan repayment
10%
PSLF eligible
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$115k-$120k
#2

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$115k-$120k
#3

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

$115k-$120k
#4

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$115k-$120k
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 6.6
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.

  • On-site

Living in Baltimore

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$203k
Typical market rent
$1,802/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.5
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

401(k) Retirement Plan
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off