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Salary: $27 / Hour

Job Title: LMSW Addiction Therapist Location: Crownsville, MD

Position Type: Full-Time (Day or Evening Shifts, Primarily Monday–Friday)

Compensation: $48/hour

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) Addiction Therapist to provide high-quality addiction treatment services in Crownsville, MD. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing a caseload of clients, conducting comprehensive assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and delivering therapeutic interventions in accordance with state regulations and program requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Case Management – Maintain a caseload of clients as designated by program requirements and regulatory guidelines.

+ Assessments & Evaluations – Complete screenings, intakes, clinical assessments, ASAM evaluations, and biopsychosocial histories to establish individualized care.

+ Treatment Planning – Develop and finalize individualized treatment plans upon client admission, ensuring they align with clinical and regulatory standards.

+ Clinical Documentation – Accurately document all services and interventions within the electronic health record (EHR), completing monthly treatment reports in a timely manner.

+ Electronic Health Record Maintenance – Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records, ensuring documentation is completed within 24 hours of service delivery (no later than 72 hours).

+ Therapeutic Sessions – Facilitate individual and group therapy sessions based on client treatment goals and level of care.

+ Funding Source Reviews – Participate in funding source reviews, making recommendations for appropriate treatment plans and lengths of stay.

+ Client Monitoring & Adjustment – Monitor client progress and modify treatment plans as needed to ensure continued effectiveness.

+ Coordination of Care – Collaborate with agency and community resources to create a comprehensive, holistic treatment plan for each client.

+ Discharge & Continuing Care Planning – Assist clients in developing post-treatment plans and connect them with necessary community resources to support ongoing recovery.

+ Follow-Up Services – Conduct follow-up with clients after discharge according to regulatory guidelines, ensuring a smooth transition to other case management and social services.

Qualifications:

+ Education: Master’s degree in Social Work (LMSW) required.

+ Licensure: Must hold current LMSW licensure in Maryland.

+ Experience: Prior experience in addiction treatment and substance use disorder counseling preferred.

+ Skills: Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, and documentation skills; proficiency in EHR systems; ability to provide compassionate, evidence-based care.

+ Other: Must adhere to all ethical and regulatory standards in the treatment of substance use disorders.

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

+ Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

+ Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

+ 401(k) savings plan

+ Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.