Job description

Utopia Health Center is looking for an enthusiastic Outpatient Counselor to join our team.

Our team provides the highest caliber of treatment to Adult & adolescents struggling with substance abuse and mental illness. This position is challenging yet rewarding as our staff have the opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of our clients.

The Counselor position provides a great opportunity for someone who is interested in or currently pursuing a degree in the mental health or social services fields. In this role, you will gain exposure and experience working with individuals that have significant mental health and substance abuse issues.

Our ideal candidate is dedicated, responsible, reliable, and excited about working with individuals with co-occurring disorders. We are looking for someone who is flexible and willing to adjust to the ever-changing nature of OMHC treatment.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide direct care and supervision to clients in need,
• Provide one-to-one support for clients and addresses areas where they need support with individual problems
• Maintain vigilance and awareness of the peer community dynamic while monitoring the behavior, activities and safety of the clients
• Conduct and facilitate psychoeducation groups and recreational activities
• Crisis Management and intervention when necessary
• Responsible for client shift notes and group note documentation
• Establish a constructive therapeutic community in accordance with Treatment Center policies

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old or older
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Possess good personal and professional boundaries appropriate for a treatment setting
• Able to remain calm in a crisis situation for the safety of our clients
• Able to be fully attentive at all times for client’s safety.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BA degree or higher in Psychology, Social Work, or related field
• Some prior experience working in a mental health setting
• LGPC, LMSW, LCPS-S, MSW,CAC, CAC-AD, or ADT (Preffered)

Job Type: Full time or Part Time

Experience:

• Mental Health Setting: 1 year (Preferred)

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Internship

Pay: $53,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Greenbelt, MD 20770: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• LGPC, LCPC-S,ADT,LMSW (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Greenbelt, MD 20770

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