Certified Addiction Counselor

Brighter Days Recovery Center (BDRC) is seeking a compassionate and qualified Certified Addiction Counselor to provide substance use disorder (SUD) counseling, clinical assessments, treatment planning, and recovery support services.

The counselor will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary treatment team to support individuals experiencing substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. This position focuses on delivering evidence-based counseling interventions, promoting recovery, preventing relapse, and ensuring continuity of care.

Candidates must possess at least one of the accepted Maryland licenses or certifications listed below and perform all assigned clinical duties within their authorized scope of practice and applicable supervision requirements.

Clinical Assessment & Treatment Planning: Conduct substance use assessments, gather patient histories, identify treatment needs, and develop individualized treatment plans with measurable recovery goals.

Substance Use Counseling: Provide individual and group counseling services utilizing evidence-based approaches, including motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral interventions, and relapse prevention strategies.

Patient Support & Crisis Intervention: Monitor patient progress, identify behavioral or clinical concerns, provide appropriate crisis intervention, and support the development of coping skills and recovery strategies.

Treatment Coordination: Collaborate with physicians, psychiatric providers, nursing staff, case managers, and other behavioral health professionals to coordinate comprehensive patient care.

Clinical Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely assessments, progress notes, treatment plans, and required clinical documentation in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards.

Recovery & Relapse Prevention: Educate patients on substance use disorders, relapse triggers, recovery resources, and strategies for maintaining long-term sobriety and emotional wellness.

Regulatory Compliance: Maintain compliance with HIPAA, applicable substance use treatment confidentiality requirements, Maryland regulations, professional ethical standards, and organizational policies.

Professional Development: Participate in required clinical supervision, staff training, continuing education, and quality improvement initiatives.

Licensure / Certification:

Applicants must possess one (1) or more of the following Maryland credentials, as applicable to the position:

ADT

Alcohol and Drug Trainee

CSC

Certified Supervised Counselor – Alcohol and Drug

CAC

Certified Associate Counselor – Alcohol and Drug

CACS

Certified Associate Counselor – Alcohol and Drug Supervisor

LCADC

Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor

LGPC

Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor

LCPC

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor