Addictions Specialist

Salary

$50,000 - $60,000 per year

Posted Date

10/31/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

Bureau: Behavioral Health Services | Road to Recovery

Full-Time County Contractual

Position open to all qualified candidates.

Location: 711 Bestgate Road, Annapolis, MD 21401 and Jennifer Road Detention Center

Hours: Monday - Friday, 6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. or 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Benefits: Participation in the County’s group health plan including prescription, dental, and optical, paid holidays and sick leave. Optional deferred compensation program at employee's own expense.

Job Description

Nature of Work:

Under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, provide direct counseling services to individuals receiving treatment under the Road to Recovery Opioid Treatment Program, servicing the community clinic on Bestgate Road in Annapolis, as well as inmates at the Jennifer Road Detention Center.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Associate degree in addictions counseling or related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience:

Working with individuals on Medication in the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD), as evidenced by employment history. Have an understanding and knowledge of the pharmacotherapeutic medications used to treat opioid use disorder. Experience conducting screenings and assessments for substance use disorder treatment with an understanding of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) levels of care and Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5) criteria for Opioid Use Disorder.

License or Certification:

Good standing as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker – Certified (LCSW-C) or Certification by the Board of Professional Counselors as a CAC-AD, CSC-AD, or ADT.

Notes:

Candidates with a Bachelor's degree in sociology, addictions counseling, health and human services, social work, or related major from an accredited college or university OR a Master's degree in counseling or social work from an accredited college or university, will also be considered.

The posting is located at the Road to Reocovery South location in Annapolis and will be serving inmates at the Jennifer Road Detention Center.

Desired or Preferred Qualifications:

Experience providing counseling to individuals with substance use disorders in an Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) setting or other Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment setting is preferred.

How to Apply

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications can apply.

Send a completed County application or resume to:

Human Resources

3 Harry S. Truman Parkway

Annapolis, MD 21401

Fax to 410-222-4392 or email [email protected].

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Smoke-Free Workplace

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Anne Arundel County

State of Maryland

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