Addiction Counselor

About this role

Addiction Counselor | ADT, CSC-AD, CAC-AD

Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health

Locations we are hiring for: Frederick, MD | Hagerstown, MD | Elkton, MD | Cumberland, MD

About Kolmac

Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health has been a leader in outpatient addiction treatment since 1973. After merging with Concerted Care Group (CCG), we now serve communities across Maryland, DC, Virginia, Delaware, and Pennsylvania — and we’re still growing.

We specialize in evidence-based treatment for substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders, operating on the belief that when clinicians feel supported, patients get better outcomes. That means a collaborative culture, real interdisciplinary teamwork, and leadership with clinical roots.

What the Role Looks Like Day-to-Day

As an Addiction Counselor at Kolmac, you’ll be at the center of patient care — building strong therapeutic relationships and delivering high-quality, evidence-based treatment in our Hagerstown outpatient clinic. You’ll hold a blend of individual sessions, group facilitation, and case management, with approximately 55% of your time in direct patient care. The rest is split across documentation, treatment team collaboration, and care coordination.

Your core clinical

responsibilities

• Build a genuine, individualized therapeutic alliance with patients that adapts to their evolving clinical needs throughout treatment
• Facilitate addiction treatment groups across OTP levels of care
• Provide substance use disorder evaluations using DSM-5 and ASAM level-of-care criteria
• Prepare and present addiction/recovery education to patients — embody the spirit of a teacher inside and outside of sessions
• Conduct case management sessions: assessments, collaborative treatment goals, and discharge planning
• Apply evidence-based modalities including Motivational Interviewing, CBT, and trauma-informed care
• Work with the treatment team to address co-occurring psychiatric needs
• Coordinate care across support services — family members, referral sources, and community providers
• Provide evaluations and maintain timely, well-written documentation meeting state and CARF standards
• Track clinical outcomes: patient retention, attendance, program completion, and treatment goal attainment
• Participate in a shared after-hours crisis on-call rotation (one week several times per year — details discussed in interview)
• Attend and contribute actively to treatment team meetings and professional development

A note on schedule: This role operates Monday–Friday, 5:30AM–1:30PM, 6:00AM - 2:00PM, and 7:00AM- 3:00PM reflecting the needs of our patient population who require morning services before work or other daily obligations. Your afternoons are your own. If you’re energized by a structured morning rhythm, this schedule can be a real advantage.

• Who We’re Looking For
• Required:
• Minimum 2 years of experience working in the SUD field
• Active Maryland addiction credential: ADT, CSC-AD, CAC-AD, or CADC

- Strong clinical, verbal, and written communication skills

• Experience and comfort working with an electronic medical record
• Knowledge of multiple recovery modalities: SMART Recovery, 12-Step, Harm Reduction, Women for Sobriety, Recovery Dharma, and others
• Experience with Motivational Interviewing, CBT, and trauma-informed care approaches
• Flexible team player with a solution-focused, patient-first attitude
• Preferred:
• Group treatment experience
• Comfort working in a growing program with expanding services over the next several years
• If in personal recovery: minimum 3 years continuous sobriety (5 years preferred)
• Compensation

The pay for this position is $25–$30 per hour. Factors such as geographical location, relevant experience, licensure, education, and skill level may impact the pay for this position.

• This position is relocation assistance eligible. If you are interested in relocating, you are eligible for up to $3,000 in reimbursements.
• Benefits Include:
• STAR Recognition Program – Quarterly company-sponsored trip for highlighted individuals.
• Employee Referral Bonus – Earn rewards through our tiered referral program when you help us bring great people on board
• Clinical Supervision – Ongoing professional support to help you grow in your career
• Free Financial Advisor – Personalized financial guidance at no cost to you
• Employee Discounts – Exclusive savings through Working Advantage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Confidential support for life’s challenges, available when you need it
• PTO – Start with 15 days and accrue more over time
• Paid Holidays – 7 paid holidays per year
• Medical, Dental & Vision – Multiple plan options to fit your needs, including Kaiser Permanente with wellness and self-care resources
• Tax-Advantaged Savings – HSA, HRA, and FSA options available
• Disability Coverage – Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Life Insurance – Company-provided coverage for your peace of mind
• Why Clinicians Stay at Kolmac
• Caseloads that don’t burn you out. We cap direct care at 55% for a reason. You’ll have time to document, consult, and actually think.
• Real interdisciplinary collaboration. You’ll work alongside physicians, nurses, and case managers — not in a silo.
• Leadership that has clinical roots. Our program directors carry clinical backgrounds. When you raise a concern, you’re talking to someone who gets it.
• Growth as we grow. We’re actively expanding our programs, which means pathways into leadership, supervision, and specialty tracks for the right clinicians.
• Mission-driven, not metrics-driven. We measure success through clinical outcomes — patient retention, program completion, and transitions of care.
• Apply
• If this sounds like the environment where you do your best work, we’d like to hear from you.
• Submit your resume and a brief note on your clinical approach. We review applications on a rolling basis and aim to respond within one week.
• Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive clinical team.