Substance Use Counselor
Medmark Treatment Centers • Washington DC, Washington • Posted June 11, 2026
About the Role
Description
Compassionate Substance Use Disorder Counselor
Position Overview:
License Substance Use Disorder Professional/Intern will be in charge with assisting patients through medically assisting treatments and offering techniques for handling opioid addiction. Counselor conducts individual sessions and group sessions to assist with crisis management and coping strategies. Counselor will evaluate patients' progress during counseling and collaborate with doctors, nurses and other counselors to assist the patients' achieving overall outcome.
Responsibilities:
Completes Bio-psychosocial assessment
Provide individual and group counseling services; direct service hours at regularly scheduled intervals; coordinate all services throughout treatment
55% of each workday provides direct services to clients
Develop aftercare plans and discharge plans
Conducts quality assurance file reviews
Ensures accurate and current clinical records are maintained i...
Compassionate Substance Use Disorder Counselor
Position Overview:
License Substance Use Disorder Professional/Intern will be in charge with assisting patients through medically assisting treatments and offering techniques for handling opioid addiction. Counselor conducts individual sessions and group sessions to assist with crisis management and coping strategies. Counselor will evaluate patients' progress during counseling and collaborate with doctors, nurses and other counselors to assist the patients' achieving overall outcome.
Responsibilities:
Completes Bio-psychosocial assessment
Provide individual and group counseling services; direct service hours at regularly scheduled intervals; coordinate all services throughout treatment
55% of each workday provides direct services to clients
Develop aftercare plans and discharge plans
Conducts quality assurance file reviews
Ensures accurate and current clinical records are maintained i...