Substance Abuse Counselor (Cornerstone at Helping Up ...

Cornerstone at Helping Up Mission is seeking a Casual (10-12 hrs/week) _Substance Abuse Counselor_ to be responsible for providing counseling and coordinating counseling activities according to protocol for clients age 18 and over. Specific Duties and Responsibilities + Provide rehabilitation counseling to clients with a substance use disorder using multiple treatment modalities including Reinforcement-Based Treatment which is an evidence-based treatment approach that integrates motivational interviewing with structured involvement in work and social activities. + Create person-centered treatment plans, and maintain updated plans according to COMAR regulations, JHU policies and CARF standards. + Coordinate clientsu2019 engagement in attending events consistent with treatment goals, including clinic appointments, NA/CA/AA meetings, employment appointments and recreational activities. + Initiate and maintain contact with the clientu2019s family members and/or significant other. + Coordinate access to community resources including job training, housing, recreation, and drug-free social contacts. + Monitor caseloadu2019s urine results and make adjustment to clientu2019s treatment plan accordingly. + Enter client activity data. + Inform appropriate staff member of supplies and equipment needs that relate to client services. + Comply with reporting requirements of state and local agencies, and according to Department of Psychiatry, and Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). + Serve as backup for other research and administrative duties. + Will complete other duties as assigned by the Director and/or Clinical Supervisor. Minimum Qualifications + Bachelor Degree required in Psychology, Social Work or another related field. + At the time of hire, qualified candidates must possess one or more of the following which are recognized by the MD Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists: Alcohol and Drug Trainee status, CSC-AD, CAC-AD, LGADC, LCADC, LGPC, LCPC, or LCSW. + Must maintain credentials throughout employment. + Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula. Preferred Qualifications + Experience providing counseling services to adult population desirable. + Excellent interpersonal skills demonstrated by the ability to interact effectively with clients, management, Helping Up Mission personnel and partners, in addition to individuals from diverse cultures. + Computer experience required. + Flexible hours required, including some evenings and weekends. + Excellent organizational skills to work effectively in an environment that requires balancing multiple assignments. Classified Title: Substance Abuse Counselor Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MA Starting Salary Range: $19.56 - $34.17 HRLY ($55,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.) Employee group: Casual / On Call Schedule: Varies FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Location: Hybrid/Johns Hopkins Bayview Department name: SOM Psy Bay Cornerstone Personnel area: School of MedicineEqual Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Created: 2026-03-07