Addiction Counselor

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Addiction Counselor | ADT, CSC-AD, CAC-AD Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health Locations we are hiring for: Frederick, MD | Hagerstown, MD | Elkton, MD | Cumberland, MD About Kolmac Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health has been a leader in outpatient addiction treatment since 1973. After merging with Concerted Care Group (CCG), we now serve communities across Maryland, DC, Virginia, Delaware, and Pennsylvania - and we're still growing. We specialize in evidence-based treatment for substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders, operating on the belief that when clinicians feel supported, patients get better outcomes. That means a collaborative culture, real interdisciplinary teamwork, and leadership with clinical roots. What the Role Looks Like Day-to-Day As an Addiction Counselor at Kolmac, you'll be at the center of patient care - building strong therapeutic relationships and delivering high-quality, evidence-based treatment in our Hagerstown outpatient clinic. You'll hold a blend of individual sessions, group facilitation, and case management, with approximately 55% of your time in direct patient care. The rest is split across documentation, treatment team collaboration, and care coordination. Your core clinical responsibilities: Build a genuine, individualized therapeutic alliance with patients that adapts to their evolving clinical needs throughout treatment Facilitate addiction treatment groups across OTP levels of care Provide substance use disorder evaluations using DSM-5 and ASAM level-of-care criteria Prepare and present addiction/recovery education to patients - embody the spirit of a teacher inside and outside of sessions Conduct case management sessions: assessments, collaborative treatment goals, and discharge planning Apply evidence-based modalities including Motivational Interviewing, CBT, and trauma-informed care Work with the treatment team to address co-occurring psychiatric needs Coordinate care across support services - family members, referral sources, and community providers Provide evaluations and maintain timely, well-written documentation meeting state and CARF standards Track clinical outcomes: patient retention, attendance, program completion, and treatment goal attainment Participate in a shared after-hours crisis on-call rotation (one week several times per year - details discussed in interview) Attend and contribute actively to treatment team meetings and professional development A note on schedule: This role operates Monday-Friday, 5:30AM-1:30PM, 6:00AM - 2:00PM, and 7:00AM- 3:00PM reflecting the needs of our patient population who require morning services before work or other daily obligations. Your afternoons are your own. If you're energized by a structured morning rhythm, this schedule can be a real advantage. Who We're Looking For Required: Minimum 2 years of experience working in the SUD field Active Maryland addiction credential: ADT, CSC-AD, CAC-AD, or CADC Strong clinical, verbal, and written communication skills Experience and comfort working with an electronic medical record Knowledge of multiple recovery modalities: SMART Recovery, 12-Step, Harm Reduction, Women for Sobriety, Recovery Dharma, and others Experience with Motivational Interviewing, CBT, and trauma-informed care approaches Flexible team player with a solution-focused, patient-first attitude Preferred: Group treatment experience Comfort working in a growing program with expanding services over the next several years If in personal recovery: minimum 3 years continuous sobriety (5 years preferred)

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