Therapist – Substance Use and Co-Occurring Disorders

Job overview

The Therapist – Substance Use and Co-Occurring Disorders role is onsite in Jessup, MD. Pay is $50 per hour. The therapist supports A Brighter Day Behavioral Health Center’s outpatient substance use disorder program, which provides individual, group, and intensive outpatient services. The therapist delivers trauma-informed, person-centered care to support recovery, emotional safety, and continuity of treatment. The role includes therapy, group facilitation, care planning, timely documentation, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

What you'll do

• Complete intake assessments and referrals
• provide individual, group, and family therapy
• facilitate intensive outpatient and 12-week DUI/DWI education groups
• support person-centered care plans with SMART goals
• maintain a caseload of no more than 15 patients
• complete clinical documentation within 24 hours
• collaborate with the clinical team
• and follow applicable organizational, state, federal, licensing, and accreditation requirements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

therapist

substance use

co-occurring disorders

part-time

jessup md

a brighter day behavioral health center

trauma-informed care

group therapy

intensive outpatient

maryland licensure

$50/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a master’s degree in social work, counseling, or a related field; at least two years of relevant therapy experience; group therapy experience; and active Maryland licensure. Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

About the employer

A Brighter Day Behavioral Health Center is hiring for this role. Industry: Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers. Sector: 62.