Sheppard Pratt Hospital Hiring For Addictions Specialist at Baltimore, MD  Full Time

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for screening, assessment, referral and the follow-up of all Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) applicants, TCA Re-determinations and TCA customers who self-refer for substance abuse problems, as well as, for the Food Stamp Drug Felons, located at the Baltimore City Department of Social Services, under the House Bill 1160 Welfare Innovation Act of 2000. 

Requirements:

• Must possess current certification as a Certified Supervised Counselor or a Certified Associate Counselor from the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists.
• A minimum of an Associates of Arts degree, along with 5 years experience in counseling, psychology, social work, or related field from an accredited educational institution; and least five years of documented experience in substance abuse treatment experience.
• Knowledge of and experience with the various assessment tools and client placement criteria using ASAM criteria.
• The ability to work in a BCDSS office and with the general public.