Co-Occurring Disorder Counselor

Job overview

The Co-Occurring Disorder Counselor role serves clients in Baltimore, Maryland, primarily in community-based group homes, with services also provided at designated offices or by telehealth when the counselor or client is at an approved site. The posting states $167,560 per year, while also describing contractor compensation as per service rendered rather than hourly wages. The work supports Lighthouse Behavioral Health Center’s outpatient substance use treatment program and Community Wellness Outpatient Mental Health Center’s outpatient mental health program. The counselor provides structured, evidence-based care to people with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. The role includes counseling, assessments, treatment planning, documentation, care coordination, and crisis and safety planning, while following clinical models, licensing requirements, and applicable regulations.

What you'll do

• Facilitate individual, family, and group counseling, diagnostic evaluations, assessments, and treatment planning
• provide make-up sessions as needed
• complete session notes and documentation in ICANotes within the service period
• coordinate with program staff and external providers
• follow designated clinical treatment models and trauma-informed, person-centered practices
• complete initial treatment plans and diagnostic assessments and conduct monthly plan reviews and six-month reassessments
• maintain accurate records
• provide crisis intervention and safety planning as needed
• participate in fidelity reviews, audits, supervision, and required training.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

co-occurring disorder counselor

baltimore md

behavioral health

substance use disorder

outpatient mental health

individual counseling

group counseling

assessments

treatment planning

trauma-informed care

icanotes

maryland licensure

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The posting states that independent contractors are not entitled to employee benefits such as health insurance or paid leave.

Why this role

The posting describes both W-2 and 1099 engagement options; the 1099 option is fee-for-service and requires confirmation of independent-contractor eligibility. Maryland licensure in one of the listed disciplines is required, with a student intern also listed as eligible.

About the employer

Enterprise Mangement Solutions Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers. Sector: 62.