Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor(LCADC)

Overview

Join our dynamic behavioral health team as a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC), where you will play a vital role in guiding individuals through their recovery journey. This energetic and compassionate position offers the opportunity to deliver evidence-based addiction counseling, mental health support, and comprehensive case management. You will work closely with diverse populations, including those with co-occurring disorders, to promote lasting behavioral change and improved quality of life. Your expertise will help foster a supportive environment that empowers clients to overcome substance use challenges and mental health issues.

Duties

• Conduct thorough client assessments, including diagnostic evaluations utilizing DSM-5 criteria and ICD coding standards, to develop personalized treatment plans.
• Provide individual, group, and family counseling sessions using evidence-based practices such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and behavioral therapy techniques.
• Implement crisis intervention strategies and crisis management protocols to ensure client safety during acute episodes or emergencies.
• Facilitate intake procedures and coordinate case management activities to connect clients with community resources, home care services, and hospital-based programs.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation adhering to HIPAA regulations, medical documentation standards, and electronic health records (EHR/EHR) management systems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams—including social workers, medical professionals, and behavioral health specialists—to deliver integrated care for individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.
• Engage in ongoing research and data collection efforts to improve treatment outcomes and support evidence-based practice initiatives.

Skills

• Extensive experience in psychotherapy, motivational interviewing, crisis intervention, and crisis management tailored to diverse client needs.
• Proficiency in child & family counseling, group therapy facilitation, addiction medicine, and mental health counseling techniques.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, clinical documentation standards, CPT coding, ICD coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), and DSM-5 diagnostic criteria.
• Skilled in patient assessment, behavioral health interventions, and working with individuals from various cultural backgrounds.
• Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems for efficient documentation and medical records management while maintaining patient confidentiality under HIPAA guidelines.
• Ability to perform comprehensive client assessments in therapy settings focusing on substance use disorders and mental health conditions like PTSD.
• Experience working within hospital environments or community care settings involving home visits or outpatient services.
• Capable of applying applied behavior analysis (ABA) principles when appropriate for specific client populations.

Join us in making a meaningful difference by providing compassionate clinical care that transforms lives! This paid position offers a fulfilling career path for licensed professionals dedicated to advancing behavioral health outcomes through innovative treatment approaches.

Pay: $45.00 - $55.00 per hour

Expected hours: 45.0 – 55.0 per week

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Annapolis, MD 21403