Job Description

📍 Location: Harford Facility
🏢 Address: 1015 Pulaski Highway, Joppa, MD 21085
💲 Pay: $48,000 - $65,000 per year (based on licensure, credentials, and experience)
🕒 Schedule: Part Time, Evenings (some Flexibility)

Are you passionate about helping individuals overcome substance use and mental health challenges? Pyramid Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Full-Time Counselor to join our clinical team at our Harford County Inpatient Treatment Facility in Joppa, Maryland.

As a Counselor, you will provide comprehensive clinical services to individuals receiving treatment for substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health conditions, and other behavioral health concerns. Working alongside an interdisciplinary treatment team, you will support clients through every stage of the recovery process by helping them develop the skills, coping strategies, and support systems necessary to achieve long-term wellness and sustained recovery.

This is an excellent opportunity for both licensed clinicians and approved trainees seeking to advance their careers within a mission-driven organization committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based treatment services.

Why Join Pyramid Healthcare?

• Collaborative and supportive clinical environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
• Ongoing training, supervision, and continuing education
• Meaningful work that positively impacts individuals, families, and communities
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced behavioral health professionals
• Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees
• Mission-driven culture focused on recovery and healing

What You'll Do

As a Counselor, you will:

• Complete biopsychosocial assessments and evaluate the behavioral, emotional, cognitive, spiritual, and social needs of clients.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Provide individual counseling, group counseling, family sessions, and psychoeducational programming.
• Facilitate therapeutic groups utilizing evidence-based practices and interventions.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation within the electronic health record.
• Coordinate care with referral sources, medical providers, community agencies, and external stakeholders as appropriate.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and case reviews.
• Assist with utilization review processes and continued-stay authorizations.
• Support discharge planning, aftercare coordination, relapse prevention planning, and continuity of care efforts.
• Conduct clinical assessments and level-of-care determinations as needed.
• Provide crisis intervention and support for clients experiencing acute behavioral health concerns.
• Participate in on-call rotations and other program responsibilities as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries in accordance with ethical and regulatory standards.
• Complete all required trainings and maintain compliance with company, licensing, and accreditation requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Education & Licensure

Candidates must possess one of the following Maryland credentials:

• Maryland Alcohol and Drug Trainee (ADT)
• Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC)
• Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
• Licensed Graduate Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LGADC)
• Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC)
• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
• Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C)
• Any active trainee status, certification, or professional licensure recognized by the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists or the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners

Preferred Qualifications

Experience or specialized training in:

• Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment
• Residential or inpatient treatment settings
• Co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Motivational Interviewing (MI)
• Trauma-Informed Care
• Relapse Prevention Planning
• Collaborative Documentation
• Group Facilitation

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong clinical assessment and counseling abilities
• Sound clinical judgment and ethical decision-making
• Knowledge of behavioral health, substance use treatment, and recovery-oriented care
• Ability to effectively manage crisis situations and client risk concerns
• Strong organizational, documentation, and time-management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary treatment team
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations, accreditation standards, and clinical best practices
• Proficiency with electronic health record systems

Ideal Candidate

We're looking for a clinician who:

• Is passionate about recovery and behavioral healthcare
• Builds strong therapeutic relationships with diverse populations
• Demonstrates professionalism, empathy, and ethical practice
• Thrives in a fast-paced inpatient treatment environment
• Maintains high standards for clinical documentation and compliance
• Embraces collaboration and teamwork
• Is committed to helping clients achieve long-term recovery and improved quality of life

Work Environment

This position operates primarily within an inpatient behavioral healthcare setting and may involve working with individuals experiencing:

• Substance use disorders
• Co-occurring mental health conditions
• Trauma-related concerns
• Crisis situations
• Emotional and psychiatric challenges
• Withdrawal and early recovery symptoms

Employees may be exposed to communicable illnesses and emotionally sensitive situations while providing therapeutic services.

Employment Requirements

Due to the nature of behavioral healthcare services and our commitment to client safety, all candidates selected for employment must successfully complete:

• Criminal background screening
• Drug screening
• License and credential verification
• Any required state-mandated clearances

Employment is contingent upon meeting all applicable federal, state, regulatory, and accrediting-body requirements.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Join a team that is transforming lives every day through compassionate, evidence-based behavioral healthcare.

Apply today to become a Full-Time Counselor with Pyramid Healthcare's Harford Inpatient Facility in Joppa, Maryland and help individuals build healthier, more fulfilling futures.