The Substance Use Counselor II is an integral member of the multidisciplinary treatment team who is primarily responsible for evaluating patients and coordinating individual and group counseling through the use of patient education, behavior modification, and relapse prevention.
Will perform a full range of clinical counseling services for patients and demonstrate unit focused leadership in clinical practice, professional development, service quality, or unit operations.Participation or Development of a Performance Improvement Initiative.
Assists with education and development of Counselor I and interns.
Leads activities to promote Joint Commission readiness and ongoing monitoring.
Participates in unit based research activities, council, or committee to enhance quality of counseling practice.
Develops interest in a service specialty by engaging in or developing opportunities in the specialty.
Pursues membership in professional organization and demonstrate active participation.
Demonstrates support and compliance with University of Maryland mission, vision, values, philosophy, goals, objectives and policies.
Identifies areas impacting unit operations and assists in developing/implementing action plans.
Contributes to development of unit based peer review processes; actively participates in peer feedback and case reviews
Company Description
When we say “our community” we mean it.
UMMC Midtown Campus, one of two campuses of the University of Maryland Medical Center, has had a long history of working to keep our community healthy and has grown to become a trusted teaching hospital for medical and surgical care in Baltimore City.
Located in Baltimore’s cultural center near the historic Mount Vernon neighborhood, UMMC Midtown Campus is a 180-bed, community teaching hospital with a focus on helping people manage chronic diseases, including diabetes, hypertension, pulmonary conditions, and infectious diseases.
Education and Experience
Associates degree is required.Must be a Certified Supervised Counselor- Alcohol and Drug (CSC-AD), Certified Associate Counselor- Alcohol and Drug (CAC-AD), Licensed Graduate Alcohol & Drug Counselor (LGADC), Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC) or Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW)At least two years of Substance Use Disorder Counseling experience is preferred.Additional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.