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Hiring a Temporary Substance Abuse Counselor** **(ACT Team)

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals living with co-occurring mental illness and substance use disorders? Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences is seeking a dynamic Substance Abuse Counselor to join a growing team dedicated to community-based recovery support. This temporary position includes travel reimbursement for client-related activities.

As a key member of the ACT team, you will provide training and support in substance abuse prevention and sobriety maintenance, incorporating a 12-step approach, while fostering stability and recovery in the community.

? **Location:** Rockville, MD

? **Pay Rate** : $22-$24.04 (based on experience, education, and location)

? **Mileage Reimbursement Provided**

? **Schedule** : M-F 830am-5pm

Assignment:

? **Responsibilities**

• Facilitate training in substance abuse prevention and sobriety maintenance, using 12-step programs and evidence-based practices for co-occurring disorders.

• Coordinate and provide transportation for community activities and AA/NA meetings.

• Create and maintain a monthly activity calendar highlighting resources to support sobriety.

• Administer drug screens as needed.

• Maintain timely and accurate documentation, including individual treatment plans (ITPs) and progress notes.

• Organize recreational and social activities tailored to ACT clients.

• Provide case management services, including treatment planning, symptom management, supportive counseling, and coordination of client services.

• Conduct comprehensive life assessments.

• Deliver on-call crisis intervention during scheduled nights and weekends.

• Support clients’ families and caregivers, advocate for client rights, and adjust care plans as client needs evolve.

• Uphold the principles of the ACT Model of Care with high fidelity.

? **Qualifications**

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Human Services, Addiction Counseling, or related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience considered.

• Experience: 1–3 years working with individuals with mental illness and/or substance use disorders.

• Certifications: Certified or eligible for certification in addictions treatment.

• Licenses: Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.

• Other Skills: Strong independence, excellent documentation, and case management skills.

Apply Today!

_If you are driven to make a lasting impact in behavioral health and addiction recovery, we encourage you to apply now through Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences. Join us in helping individuals lead empowered, sober, and connected lives._

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria

**Pay Details:** $24.04 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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+ Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

+ Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

+ San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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