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Substance abuse is a national epidemic. Even before news of the opioid problem hit the headlines, drugs such as alcohol, methamphetamine, cocaine, and benzodiazepines were wreaking havoc in all corners of American society. Now, nearly 20% of all youth deaths are due to opioids alone.
The bigger picture isn’t rosy, either. The CDC reports that overall drug overdose rates rose by 21.5 percent, according to 2015-2016 data. The same reporting period saw a 10.6 percent increase in prescription opioid overdose, a 19.5 percent increase in heroin overdose, and a 52.4 percent increase in cocaine-related deaths.
This all means that the problem of drug abuse is creating more victims every single day. However, there are also a lot of people who are motivated to help those victims find solutions such as an alcohol drug counselor. Alcohol drug counselors may be working in rehabilitation centers, private substance abuse counseling practices, or doing volunteer work through 12-step organizations. You can become a part of the growing legions that are working to provide alcohol drug solutions for the families, addicts, and everyone else impacted by this metastasizing scourge. If you are interested in becoming a substance abuse counselor, your skills and talents will be welcome to so many.
If you are considering becoming a substance abuse counselor in Texas, keep reading to learn more about alcohol drug counseling, as well as your state’s licensure requirements.
Substance abuse is a national problem and at epidemic numbers. In 2019, according to the CDC (Center for Disease Control), 70,630 drug overdose deaths occurred in the US. The age-adjusted rate of overdose deaths increased by over 4% from 2018 (20.7 per 100,000) to 2019 (21.6 per 100,000). ***
- Opioids, other than methadone, are the main driver of drug overdose deaths. 72.9% of opioid-involved overdose deaths involved synthetic opioids.
- Opioids were involved in 49,860 overdose deaths in 2019 (70.6% of all drug overdose deaths).
- Drug overdose deaths involving psychostimulants such as methamphetamine are increasing with and without synthetic opioid involvement.
As the substance abuse numbers increase, so does the need for abuse counselors dedicated to helping victims recover and create a better life. Alcohol and drug addiction typically work in rehabilitation centers, private substance abuse counseling practices, or volunteer with 12-step organizations such as NA (Narcotics Anonymous) or AA (Alcoholics Anonymous). These are wonderful career opportunities for licensed substance and drug addiction counselors. Their skills and talents are in demand!
Concerted Care Group (CCG), is looking for innovative, committed, and highly skilled Addiction Counselors to grow our integrated health organization.
CCG’s mission is to empower every individual with the ability to improve the quality of their lives through comprehensive, integrated, and evidence-based addiction treatment, primary care, and social services.
The ideal candidate is responsible for ensuring that clinical and administrative services are provided for patients and their families.
Baltimore, MD 21218
Full-time
Principal Responsibilities and Tasks
- Maintains caseload as assigned and in accordance with COMAR/CARF regulations.
- Ensures incoming clients have a complete psychosocial history and comprehensive assessment and interpretative summary within 5 days of admission.
- Completes, with team participation, a Preliminary Treatment Plan within 3 days of admission.
- Prepares, with team and client participation, a Comprehensive Treatment Plan for all patients within 30 days of admission.
- Completes a Treatment Plan Update every 90 days following the completion of the Comprehensive Treatment Plan.
- Prepares an aftercare plan for all patients completing the program or being discharged for other reasons.
- Provides follow-up care and contact with each discharged patient.
- Provides individual addiction counseling according to the Comprehensive Treatment Plan.
- Provides coordination of care of Health Home services according to the Treatment Plan.*
Qualifications and Requirements
- Trainee status from Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists or certification as a licensed addiction counselor.
- Maintains a professional and positive attitude and approach to patients, staff, and visitors.
- Perform all duties within their scheduled workweek.
- Complies with State/Federal or Certification/Licensure training requirements.
*** To find out more about substance abuse statistics, go to the CDC website.
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We will review your resume and respond to you within the next few business days. Thank you for your interest in joining the Concerted Care Group!
Concerted Care Group Baltimore, LLC is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and is committed to compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veteran’s status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws. Concerted Care Group, LLC offers competitive salaries and a professional, rewarding work environment.
TO APPLY SUBMIT YOUR RESUME HEREWe will review your resume and respond to you within the next few business days. Thank you for your interest in joining the Concerted Care Group!
Concerted Care Group Baltimore, LLC is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and is committed to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veteran’s status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws. Concerted Care Group, LLC offers competitive salaries and professional, rewarding work environment.