Substance Abuse Methadone Counselor

Company: Corizon Health
Location: Gwynn Oak
Posted on: February 17, 2020

Job Description:

Corizon Health is the pioneer provider of correctional healthcare in the United States. We are a company built on more than 40 years of innovation and expertise in the industry. Our people, our practices, and our commitment to success are the traits that make us the ideal employer as you begin or continue to advance your correctional healthcare career. Corizon Health has exceptional full time openings for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors (LCPC) at Baltimore Booking and Intake Center in Baltimore, MD. The qualified candidate must be licensed in the state of maryland. Prior corrections experience is a plus but not required. A. Provide individual counseling to maintenance clients within Maryland State and Federal regulations. B. Maintain therapeutic contact with methadone client caseload during their stay in the treatment program. C. Maintain assigned caseload and provide case management for clients. D. Maintain timely and appropriate client charts. This will include: Initial Intake Assessment, Initial Treatment Plan, Monthly Follow-up, 90-Day Treatment Plan Review and Progress Notes. E. Maintain close communications with Methadone Counselor Supervisor (LCADC), Addiction Specialist physician, and other program staff. F. The substance counselors shall be supervised by a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor. G. Adhere to all State, Federal and Program regulations and procedures regarding methadone treatment. H. Refer clients on an as-needed basis to other community services. I. Develop contracts for problematic clients inclusive of detox and maintenance programs. J. Maintain communication between methadone program and outside agencies when appropriate. K. Communicate clearly and cooperatively with staff and clients. L. Work within program's quality assurance guidelines. M. Participate in professional development training throughout the year; participate in safety training. N. Commit to the provision of culturally competent services. O. Follow established company policies and those outlined in the program policies and employee handbook. P. Other duties as assigned. Requirements: Must have a master's degree Must hold either an LCADC, LGADC, CAC-AD, CSC-AD CPR certification Correctional experience preferred. Corizon Health. Category: Social Services, Keywords: Addiction Counselor

Keywords: Corizon Health, Baltimore , Substance Abuse Methadone Counselor, Other , Gwynn Oak, Maryland