Lead Counselor for Inpatient Addiction at Hudson Behavioral Health

Description

Exciting opportunity to join our established and expanding organization. Accredited by The Joint Commission, Hudson Behavioral Health is a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization providing Behavioral Health Treatment in Salisbury, Maryland. Since its inception in 1980, Hudson Behavioral Health has been providing cutting edge treatment for Substance Use and other co-occurring disorders. Our services include Detoxification, Inpatient Rehabilitation, Partial Hospitalization, Treatment, 3.1 Housing, and Outpatient Services.
 

CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain a reduced caseload, providing individual, group, and family counseling in accordance with program standards, as needed.
•  Conduct assessments, develop and update individualized treatment plans, and document progress and discharge planning in compliance with regulatory and agency requirements.
•  Ensure that all clinical interventions are trauma-informed, evidence-based, and consistent with best practices in SUD treatment.
• Provide clinical consultation and intervention for complex cases, in collaboration with the Clinical Director as needed.

SUPERVISION & TEAM LEADERSHIP

•  Directly supervise counseling staff, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance feedback to ensure high-quality service delivery and adherence to agency, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
•  Lead interdisciplinary team meetings, case reviews, and staff huddles to ensure consistent communication, coordinated care, and treatment plan alignment across disciplines.
• Facilitate timely resolution of patient concerns and complaints in accordance with agency policies, ensuring consultation with the Clinical Director or Compliance Director when required.
• Oversee staff compliance with clinical documentation, program protocols, and ethical/professional standards, consulting with the Clinical Director for guidance on complex clinical or regulatory issues.
•  Support staff development through coaching, training, and corrective action as appropriate.

PROGRAM OVERSIGHT & SCHEDULING

• Develop and maintain group therapy schedules to ensure adequate coverage, variety, and consistent implementation of evidence-based curricula for the counseling team.
• Coordinate staff schedules, coverage for absences, and caseload assignments to maintain continuity of care and program operations.
•  Participate in program planning, quality improvement initiatives, and audits, collaborating with the Clinical Director to align counseling services with overall program goals.

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Approve and submit staff timesheets, schedules, and related documentation in accordance with agency policy.
• Assist with onboarding, orientation, and training of new counseling staff and interns.
• Serve as a liaison between counseling staff and program leadership, communicating operational updates, clinical trends, and staff needs.
•  Represent Hudson Behavioral Health professionally at community events, committees, or other assigned functions.
•  Maintain a safe, respectful, and recovery-oriented environment that supports patient healing and staff engagement.

Our Benefit Package includes:

Generous Paid Leave

401K like retirement (503-C) with company matching of 4%.

Competitive Salary

PTO (Vacation Pay, Holiday Pay, and Sick Pay)

Health Insurance with FHSA

Life Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Care

Disability Insurance

Gym Membership Reimbursement

Referral Benefits

Requirements

Qualifications: 

Must… 

· Have a Maryland CAC-AD certification. 

· have a valid driver’s license, with no more than two violations.

Preferred…

· Experience supervising counseling staff or leading clinical teams

· Experience working with addicted individuals with co-occurring mental health issues

· Master’s degree in social work or professional counseling

· Ability to provide clinical supervision to counseling staff.