Location & Practice Overview

The position is located in Columbia, Maryland, and involves supporting residences for individuals dealing with alcohol and drug addiction. Placement is arranged through a staffing firm that serves clients across the state.

Location Columbia, Maryland
Support Setting Residential addiction support
Placement Type Staffing agency contract assignment
Service Area Context Maryland-based client facilities

Responsibilities

  • Counsel clients who have substance abuse disorders or co-occurring substance abuse and mental health disorders.
  • Lead individual counseling sessions.
  • Facilitate group counseling sessions and related education services.
  • Conduct family counseling sessions.
  • Provide casework services.
  • Complete comprehensive dependency assessments in a timely fashion.

Daily work centers on direct counseling, education, case support, and timely assessment completion for clients in residential settings.

Qualifications & Requirements

Only fully licensed counselors in the state of Maryland are eligible. Screening requirements must also be met.

Maryland License
LCADC, LCSW-C, or LCPC (fully licensed)
Drug Screening
Must be able to pass
Background Check
Must be able to pass

Compensation & Benefits

Specific pay rate and benefit details are not included in the available job posting. Candidates should inquire directly for current compensation information.

  • Compensation details not specified in the available posting
  • Long-term contract arrangement

Schedule & Work Environment

Weekly Hours 40 hours per week
Contract Length Long-term
Assignment Type Contract placement via staffing services

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

The counselor works with residents who are suffering from addiction to alcohol and drugs. Clients may present with substance abuse disorders alone or with co-occurring mental health disorders.

Primary Group Residents with alcohol and drug addiction
Disorder Types Substance abuse disorders
Co-Occurring Conditions Substance abuse and mental health disorders
Setting Context Residential support

Clinical Focus & Key Services

The professional core of the role is substance abuse counseling for residents, delivered through structured counseling modalities and formal dependency evaluation.

Counseling Focus Substance abuse and co-occurring disorders
Counseling Modalities Individual, group, and family sessions
Assessment Component Comprehensive dependency assessments
Additional Services Education services and casework

Role Highlights

Distinctive features of this assignment include its long-term contract structure, residential addiction support focus, and requirement for fully licensed Maryland clinicians.

  • Long-term contract assignment rather than short-term temporary placement
  • Dedicated support for residential clients with alcohol and drug addiction
  • Open only to fully licensed Maryland counselors (LCADC, LCSW-C, or LCPC)
  • 40-hour weekly schedule in a Columbia, MD placement

About Smith Staffing Services

Smith Staffing Services is a provider of temporary, contract, and permanent recruitment services. The company is located in Largo, Maryland, and delivers flexible staffing solutions to clients throughout the state of Maryland.

Organization Type Staffing and recruitment services
Location Largo, Maryland
Service Scope Temporary, contract, and permanent placements
Client Base Clients in the state of Maryland

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this position require full Maryland licensure?
Yes. All applicants must be fully licensed counselors in the state of Maryland holding an LCADC, LCSW-C, or LCPC.
Is this a direct-hire role or a staffing placement?
This is a long-term contract placement arranged by Smith Staffing Services for a client site in Columbia, MD.
What counseling formats are included?
The role includes individual counseling, group counseling, family counseling, and education services.
Are assessments required as part of the work?
Yes. Counselors must complete comprehensive dependency assessments in a timely fashion.
What screening steps are required before starting?
Applicants must be able to pass both a drug screening and a background check.

Substance Abuse Counselor in Columbia, MD

Smith Staffing Services is seeking a fully licensed Substance Abuse Counselor for a long-term contract assignment in Columbia, Maryland. The position is structured around a 40-hour work week and focuses on supporting residents who are dealing with addiction to alcohol and drugs. Eligible candidates hold an active Maryland LCADC, LCSW-C, or LCPC credential and must be able to clear standard drug screening and background check requirements. Day-to-day clinical work involves counseling individuals with substance abuse disorders or co-occurring mental health conditions through individual, group, and family sessions. Education services, casework, and the timely completion of comprehensive dependency assessments form additional core elements of the role. The assignment is arranged by a Largo-based staffing firm that provides temporary, contract, and permanent recruitment support to Maryland clients. Compensation details are not listed in the current posting and should be confirmed directly. This opportunity suits licensed behavioral health clinicians interested in residential addiction support under a stable long-term contract arrangement.

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