Addiction Counselor at Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health

<h3><strong>Addiction Counselor | ADT, CSC-AD, CAC-AD</strong></h3> <p><strong>Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health</strong></p> <p><strong>Locations we are hiring for: Frederick, MD | Hagerstown, MD | Elkton, MD | Cumberland, MD</strong></p> <p><strong>About Kolmac</strong></p> <p>Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health has been a leader in outpatient addiction treatment since 1973. After merging with Concerted Care Group (CCG), we now serve communities across Maryland, DC, Virginia, Delaware, and Pennsylvania — and we’re still growing.</p> <p>We specialize in evidence-based treatment for substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders, operating on the belief that when clinicians feel supported, patients get better outcomes. That means a collaborative culture, real interdisciplinary teamwork, and leadership with clinical roots.</p> <p><strong>What the Role Looks Like Day-to-Day</strong></p> <p>As an Addiction Counselor at Kolmac, you’ll be at the center of patient care — building strong therapeutic relationships and delivering high-quality, evidence-based treatment in our Hagerstown outpatient clinic. You’ll hold a blend of individual sessions, group facilitation, and case management, with approximately 55% of your time in direct patient care. The rest is split across documentation, treatment team collaboration, and care coordination.</p> <p><strong>Your core clinical responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Build a genuine, individualized therapeutic alliance with patients that adapts to their evolving clinical needs throughout treatment</li> <li>Facilitate addiction treatment groups across OTP levels of care</li> <li>Provide substance use disorder evaluations using DSM-5 and ASAM level-of-care criteria</li> <li>Prepare and present addiction/recovery education to patients — embody the spirit of a teacher inside and outside of sessions</li> <li>Conduct case management sessions: assessments, collaborative treatment goals, and discharge planning</li> <li>Apply evidence-based modalities including Motivational Interviewing, CBT, and trauma-informed care</li> <li>Work with the treatment team to address co-occurring psychiatric needs</li> <li>Coordinate care across support services — family members, referral sources, and community providers</li> <li>Provide evaluations and maintain timely, well-written documentation meeting state and CARF standards</li> <li>Track clinical outcomes: patient retention, attendance, program completion, and treatment goal attainment</li> <li>Participate in a shared after-hours crisis on-call rotation (one week several times per year — details discussed in interview)</li> <li>Attend and contribute actively to treatment team meetings and professional development</li> </ul> <p><strong>A note on schedule:&nbsp;</strong>This role operates Monday–Friday, 5:30AM–1:30PM, 6:00AM - 2:00PM, and 7:00AM- 3:00PM reflecting the needs of our patient population who require morning services before work or other daily obligations. Your afternoons are your own. If you’re energized by a structured morning rhythm, this schedule can be a real advantage.</p> <p><strong>Who We’re Looking For</strong></p> <p><strong>Required:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Minimum 2 years of experience working in the SUD field</li> <li>Active Maryland addiction credential: ADT, CSC-AD, CAC-AD, or CADC</li> <li>Strong clinical, verbal, and written communication skills</li> <li>Experience and comfort working with an electronic medical record</li> <li>Knowledge of multiple recovery modalities: SMART Recovery, 12-Step, Harm Reduction, Women for Sobriety, Recovery Dharma, and others</li> <li>Experience with Motivational Interviewing, CBT, and trauma-informed care approaches</li> <li>Flexible team player with a solution-focused, patient-first attitude</li> </ul> <p><strong>Preferred:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Group treatment experience</li> <li>Comfort working in a growing program with expanding services over the next several years</li> <li>If in personal recovery: minimum 3 years continuous sobriety (5 years preferred)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Compensation</strong></p> <p>The pay for this position is $25–$30 per hour. Factors such as geographical location, relevant experience, licensure, education, and skill level may impact the pay for this position.</p> <p>This position is relocation assistance eligible. If you are interested in relocating, you are eligible for up to $3,000 in reimbursements.</p> <p><strong>Benefits Include:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>STAR Recognition Program </strong>– Quarterly company-sponsored trip for highlighted individuals.</li> <li><strong>Employee Referral Bonus </strong>– Earn rewards through our tiered referral program when you help us bring great people on board</li> <li><strong>Clinical Supervision </strong>– Ongoing professional support to help you grow in your career</li> <li><strong>Free Financial Advisor </strong>– Personalized financial guidance at no cost to you</li> <li><strong>Employee Discounts </strong>– Exclusive savings through Working Advantage</li> <li><strong>Employee Assistance Program (EAP) </strong>– Confidential support for life’s challenges, available when you need it</li> <li><strong>PTO </strong>– Start with 15 days and accrue more over time</li> <li><strong>Paid Holidays </strong>– 7 paid holidays per year</li> <li><strong>Medical, Dental &amp; Vision </strong>– Multiple plan options to fit your needs, including Kaiser Permanente with wellness and self-care resources</li> <li><strong>Tax-Advantaged Savings </strong>– HSA, HRA, and FSA options available</li> <li><strong>Disability Coverage </strong>– Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance</li> <li><strong>Life Insurance </strong>– Company-provided coverage for your peace of mind</li> </ul> <p><strong>Why Clinicians Stay at Kolmac</strong></p> <p><strong>Caseloads that don’t burn you out.</strong> We cap direct care at 55% for a reason. You’ll have time to document, consult, and actually think.</p> <p><strong>Real interdisciplinary collaboration.</strong> You’ll work alongside physicians, nurses, and case managers — not in a silo.</p> <p><strong>Leadership that has clinical roots.</strong> Our program directors carry clinical backgrounds. When you raise a concern, you’re talking to someone who gets it.</p> <p><strong>Growth as we grow.</strong> We’re actively expanding our programs, which means pathways into leadership, supervision, and specialty tracks for the right clinicians.</p> <p><strong>Mission-driven, not metrics-driven.</strong> We measure success through clinical outcomes — patient retention, program completion, and transitions of care.</p> <p><strong>Apply</strong></p> <p>If this sounds like the environment where you do your best work, we’d like to hear from you.</p> <p>Submit your resume and a brief note on your clinical approach. We review applications on a rolling basis and aim to respond within one week.</p> <p>Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive clinical team.</p>