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Johns Hopkins Medicine lists this Counselor- Addiction Treatment opportunity in bethesda, Maryland. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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Location: Suburban Hospital,
Bethesda,
MD 20814
Category: Social Work/Mental Health
Schedule: Day Shift
Employment Type: Full Time
What Awaits You:
Opportunities for Career Growth - Build a meaningful career with access to professional development, mentorship, and advancement pathways.
Collaborative and Inclusive Environment - Work alongside a diverse team of professionals who value mutual respect, innovation, and teamwork.
Comprehensive Benefits Package - Take advantage of a competitive and affordable benefits program that supports your health, financial security, and overall well-being.
$5,000 sign-on bonus
POSITION SUMMARY
The Addiction Treatment Program Counselor provides counseling, education, and clinical support to patients served within the program. This role is responsible for delivering individualized therapeutic services, supporting treatment planning, and assisting patients in achieving recovery goals through evidence-based interventions, care coordination, and discharge planning. The counselor also collaborates with internal and external partners to ensure continuity of care and effective utilization of services.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and clinical assessments
Complete counseling assessments to evaluate patient needs, strengths, and treatment goals
Obtain pre-authorizations and continued authorizations for treatment services
Refer patients to appropriate agencies and community resources to address behavioral health, substance use, and social service needs
Review and update treatment plans regularly to reflect patient progress and clinical changes
Facilitate educational lectures, therapeutic groups, and recovery-focused programming
Provide individual counseling and therapeutic support to patients in the program
Develop comprehensive aftercare and discharge plans to support long-term recovery and continuity of care
Collect and maintain statistical data to support program evaluation and effectiveness monitoring
Perform other related duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Education Master's degree in Social Work required
Licensure / Certification / Training LCSW-C
Experience Minimum of one year of clinical experience in a hospital, mental health, or substance abuse treatment setting
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strong customer service, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and through documentation and electronic systems
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-stress environment
Strong reading comprehension, mathematical reasoning, adaptability, and problem-solving skills
Salary Range: Minimum 35.00/hour - Maximum 57.71/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.
The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.
We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.
Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.
Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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bethesda, MD, 20811, US
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