Substance Abuse Therapist (Psychiatry & Behavioral ...

JHU Cornerstone Clinic at Helping Up Mission is seeking a _Substance Abuse Therapist_ responsible for providing individual and group counseling for individuals with a substance use disorder. The therapist is also responsible for coordinating counseling activities according to protocol for clients aged 18 and over. Specific Duties & Responsibilities + Conducts intake assessment for clients who are referred for substance use treatment. + Completes full psychosocial assessment and treatment plan of care for clients who are culturally diverse. + Completes Addiction Severity Index (ASI) assessment to evaluate substance use and related issues. + Develops person-centered treatment plan and maintains updated plan according to COMAR regulations, JHU policies and Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) standards. + Adheres to departmental and regulatory documentation standards, and formulates clear descriptions of problems, goals, objectives and interventions that are measurable and time sensitive. + Provides direct individual and group 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. + Works in a collaborative practice model with a multidisciplinary treatment team for care coordination, transition planning, and ongoing discharge planning. + Adheres to timely completion of electronic medical record documentation. + Participates in clinical coordination meetings, and clinical supervision as mandated by COMAR, JHU, CARF and the MD Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists + Coordinate clientsu2019 engagement in attending events consistent with treatment goals, including clinic appointments, NA/AA/CA meetings, employment appointments and recreational activities. + Initiate and maintain contact with clientsu2019 family members and/or significant other. + Coordinate access to community resources including job training, 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 CARF. + Serve as backup for other research and administrative duties. + Will complete other duties as assigned by the Director, Clinical Supervisor, and/or Associate Clinical Director. Minimum Qualifications + Master's Degree in Health or Human Services counseling field. + Must be licensed to be certified by the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists at least at the LCPC or LCSW-C level. + 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. + Knowledge of and ability to gather relevant information to synthesize and summarize information in making judgments regarding client care. + Excellent interpersonal skills demonstrated by the ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively within a diverse, interdisciplinary team and partnership; interacting effectively with clients, management, Helping Up Mission personnel and stakeholders. + Computer experience. + Flexible hours required, including some evenings and weekends. + Excellent organizational skills to work effectively in an environment that requires balancing multiple assignments in a hybrid, past-pace clinical environment. Classified Title: Substance Abuse Therapist Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MC Starting Salary Range: $48,000 - $84,100 Annually ($60,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.) Employee group: Full Time Schedule: M-F 8:30-5 FLSA Status: 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: 2026-05-02