About this opportunity
Johns Hopkins Medicine lists this Substance Abuse Specialist opportunity in baltimore, Maryland. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Substance Abuse Specialist
Position Summary
Under the supervision of the Director of the Mobile Treatment Program, the Substance Abuse Specialist provides direct mental health and substance use services to adults with severe and persistent mental illness. This role uses Evidence-Based Practices and the Recovery Model and works collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team. Experience working with adults with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders is preferred.
Qualifications
Education
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health, or a related field required
Experience
Minimum of 1 year of experience working with adults with mental illness and substance use disorders
Certification/Licensure
Current CAC-AD or CSC-AD certification required
Valid driver’s license or reliable transportation to travel independently within the service area required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of individual, group, and family education techniques for substance use treatment
Ability to provide stage-based treatment and build supportive, trusting relationships with clients
Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and coordinate services with providers
Commitment to client rights, personal preferences, and recovery-oriented care
Salary Range: Minimum 21.88/hour - Maximum 36.13/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.
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Worksite address
baltimore, MD, 21276, US
Who can apply
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