Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor - Full Time (Anne Arundel County, MD)
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Addiction Medicine
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Annapolis, Maryland, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 6/12/24

PrimeCare Medical, Inc. is looking for an Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CSC-AD, CAC-AD, LMSW/LCSW, or LGPC/LCPC) to work in the medical department at the Anne Arundel County Department of Detention Facilities.


This position would primarily be working at the Jennifer Road Detention Center and also covering some shifts at the Ordnance Road Correctional Center. Monday - Friday, during normal business hours 8:00am - 4:30pm.


Job Responsibilities:

The D&A Counselor will primarily be responsible for the clinical monitoring, coordinating and implementing of the MAT in accordance with NCCHC/ACA Standards and PCM policies and procedures. In addition, the D&A Counselor will also serve as one of the MAT liaisons between the medical unit and facility staff.

Other responsibilities will include:

  • Engages inmates/patients in therapeutic interventions with the goal of addressing substance abuse related concerns.
  • Actively assist with the detection and prevention of inmate/patient suicide.
  • Assesses and documents treatment responses of inmates/patients.
  • Facilitates group and individual sessions with inmates/patients in the MAT
  • Assists with discharge planning for inmates/patients on the MAT caseload or collaborates with inmate services staff regarding discharge planning (where applicable)
  • Facilitates/participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and/or case consultations with staff across disciplines.
  • Is a member of the Quality Assurance Committee and sub-committees as Assists in the establishment of Quality Assurance standards and audit criteria.
  • Serves as a member of various committees within the medical unit and facility as necessary.
  • Develops and conducts in-service education programs according to annual in- service calendar
  • Maintain confidentiality at all times.
  • Submit copy of professional license and other credentialing information to the corporate office.
  • Any/all other duties and responsibilities as assigned and delegated.

Benefits:

PrimeCare believes in offering a competitive compensation and benefits package to all their employees. Standard benefits for full-time employees include:

  • Health care (i.e., medical, prescription, dental, vision, and elective health savings account (i.e., HSA).
  • Elective options for life insurance, as well as short & long-term disability.
  • Generous PTO & Floating Holiday packages.
  • 401k retirement with discretionary company match - and more!