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Johns Hopkins University • Remote • Posted 30+ days ago
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Remote • Part-time • $16.92-$29.61/hr • Entry Level
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Johns Hopkins University is seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor for Cornerstone at Helping Up Mission to provide counseling and coordinate counseling activities according to protocol for clients aged 18 and over. The role involves using multiple treatment modalities, creating and maintaining updated treatment plans, coordinating client engagement in activities, initiating family contact, and monitoring caseload urine results. The position requires flexibility in hours, including evenings and weekends, and offers a salary range of $16.92 to $29.61 per hour, with a target of $47,490 annually.
Responsibilities
- Provide rehabilitation counseling to clients with a substance use disorder using multiple treatment modalities including Reinforcement-Based Treatment.
- Create person-centered treatment plans, and maintain updated plans according to COMAR regulations, JHU policies and CARF standards.
- Coordinate clients' engagement in attending events consistent with treatment goals, including clinic appointments, NA/CA/AA meetings, employment appointments and recreational activities.
- Initiate and maintain contact with the client's family members and/or significant other.
- Coordinate access to community resources including job training, housing, recreation, and drug-free social contacts.
- Monitor caseload's urine results and make adjustment to client's treatment plan accordingly.
- Enter client activity data.
- Inform appropriate staff member of supplies and equipment needs that relate to client services.
- Comply with reporting requirements of state and local agencies, and according to Department of Psychiatry, and Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).
- Serve as backup for other research and administrative duties.
- Complete other duties as assigned by the Director and/or Clinical Supervisor.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor Degree in Psychology, Social Work or another related field.
- At the time of hire, qualified candidates must possess one or more of the following recognized by the MD Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists: Alcohol and Drug Trainee status, CSC-AD, CAC-AD, LGADC, LCADC, LGPC, LCPC, or LCSW.
- Must maintain credentials throughout employment.
Preferred
- Experience providing counseling services to adult population.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Computer experience.
- Flexible hours required, including some evenings and weekends.
- Excellent organizational skills.
About Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University, founded in 1876, is a prestigious educational institution known for its diverse academic programs and world-class research facilities. The university, with its renowned schools of Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, and Arts & Sciences, is committed to improving lives through knowledge and discovery.
Full Job Description
Cornerstone at Helping Up Mission is seeking a **_Substance Abuse Counselor_** to be responsible for providing counseling and coordinating counseling activities according to protocol for clients aged 18 and over.
**Specific Duties & Responsibilities**
+ Provide rehabilitation counseling to clients with a substance use disorder using multiple treatment modalities including Reinforcement-Based Treatment which is an evidence-based treatment approach that integrates motivational interviewing with structured involvement in work and social activities.
+ Create person-centered treatment plans, and maintain updated plans according to COMAR regulations, JHU policies and CARF standards.
+ Coordinate clients' engagement in attending events consistent with treatment goals, including clinic appointments, NA/CA/AA meetings, employment appointments and recreational activities.
+ Initiate and maintain contact with the client's family members and/or significant other.
+ Coordinate access to community resources including job training, housing, recreation, and drug-free social contacts.
+ Monitor caseload's urine results and make adjustment to client's treatment plan accordingly.
+ Enter client activity data.
+ Inform appropriate staff member of supplies and equipment needs that relate to client services.
+ Comply with reporting requirements of state and local agencies, and according to Department of Psychiatry, and Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).
+ Serve as backup for other research and administrative duties.
+ Will complete other duties as assigned by the Director and/or Clinical Supervisor.
**Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities**
+ Experience providing counseling services to adult population desirable.
+ Excellent interpersonal skills demonstrated by the ability to interact effectively with clients, management, Helping Up Mission personnel and partners, in addition to individuals from diverse cultures.
+ Computer experience required.
+ Flexible hours required, including some evenings and weekends.
+ Excellent organizational skills to work effectively in an environment that requires balancing multiple assignments.
**Minimum Qualifications**
+ Bachelor Degree required in Psychology, Social Work or another related field.
+ At the time of hire, qualified candidates must possess one or more of the following which are recognized by the MD Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists: Alcohol and Drug Trainee status, CSC-AD, CAC-AD, LGADC, LCADC, LGPC, LCPC, or LCSW.
+ Must maintain credentials throughout employment.
**Preferred Qualifications**
Classified Title: Substance Abuse Counselor
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MA
Starting Salary Range: Min $16.92 - Max $29.61 HRLY ($47,490 targeted; Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Casual / On Call
Schedule: variable
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Remote
Department name: SOM Psy Bay Cornerstone
Personnel area: School of Medicine
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Johns Hopkins University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. The university promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.
**Specific Duties & Responsibilities**
+ Provide rehabilitation counseling to clients with a substance use disorder using multiple treatment modalities including Reinforcement-Based Treatment which is an evidence-based treatment approach that integrates motivational interviewing with structured involvement in work and social activities.
+ Create person-centered treatment plans, and maintain updated plans according to COMAR regulations, JHU policies and CARF standards.
+ Coordinate clients' engagement in attending events consistent with treatment goals, including clinic appointments, NA/CA/AA meetings, employment appointments and recreational activities.
+ Initiate and maintain contact with the client's family members and/or significant other.
+ Coordinate access to community resources including job training, housing, recreation, and drug-free social contacts.
+ Monitor caseload's urine results and make adjustment to client's treatment plan accordingly.
+ Enter client activity data.
+ Inform appropriate staff member of supplies and equipment needs that relate to client services.
+ Comply with reporting requirements of state and local agencies, and according to Department of Psychiatry, and Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).
+ Serve as backup for other research and administrative duties.
+ Will complete other duties as assigned by the Director and/or Clinical Supervisor.
**Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities**
+ Experience providing counseling services to adult population desirable.
+ Excellent interpersonal skills demonstrated by the ability to interact effectively with clients, management, Helping Up Mission personnel and partners, in addition to individuals from diverse cultures.
+ Computer experience required.
+ Flexible hours required, including some evenings and weekends.
+ Excellent organizational skills to work effectively in an environment that requires balancing multiple assignments.
**Minimum Qualifications**
+ Bachelor Degree required in Psychology, Social Work or another related field.
+ At the time of hire, qualified candidates must possess one or more of the following which are recognized by the MD Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists: Alcohol and Drug Trainee status, CSC-AD, CAC-AD, LGADC, LCADC, LGPC, LCPC, or LCSW.
+ Must maintain credentials throughout employment.
**Preferred Qualifications**
Classified Title: Substance Abuse Counselor
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MA
Starting Salary Range: Min $16.92 - Max $29.61 HRLY ($47,490 targeted; Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Casual / On Call
Schedule: variable
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Remote
Department name: SOM Psy Bay Cornerstone
Personnel area: School of Medicine
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Johns Hopkins University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. The university promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.
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