Substance Use Counselor

About Hygea Healthcare

At Hygea Healthcare, we are committed to transforming lives by addressing substance use disorders with compassion, innovation, and inclusivity.

🌱 Our Mission
Our mission is to build an ecosystem of substance abuse treatment facilities that offer a full continuum of care—serving anyone in need, regardless of socioeconomic status or payer type. We deliver best-in-class, unbiased treatment, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and evidence-based practices to ensure the highest quality outcomes for every individual who walks through our doors.

🔭 Our Vision
We envision a future where every community has access to comprehensive addiction care. Through rigorous research and model validation, we aim to expand Hygea Healthcare's presence throughout Maryland and the Northeast, creating a seamless network of care that supports long-term recovery and community well-being.

💛 Our Core Values
Everything we do is guided by our five core values:

• Health – Prioritizing physical, mental, and emotional wellness

• Hope – Inspiring belief in recovery and brighter tomorrows

• Happiness – Creating environments that foster joy and purpose

• Humility – Serving with respect, empathy, and a learner’s mindset

• Humor – Embracing lightness and human connection along the journey

At Hygea, we don’t just treat addiction—we support healing, restore dignity, and empower lives.

Hygea Healthcare opened a brand new 16 bed substance abuse residential facility in Linthicum, MD.  Come join our team;   We are looking for energetic and ethical staff who want to be a part of our team!  

Job Summary

The Substance Use Counselor’s role is to support others in recovery from a substance use disorder. The Substance Use Counselor will provide individual, group, and family counseling sessions to assist recovering individuals in preventing relapse and promoting long-term recovery. The Substance Use counselor will use an outcomes-based approach and evidenced-based practices to achieve results. The compensation range is $60,000 - 80,000 annually, based on experience certification and licensing. The role requires occasional on-call, and rotating Holiday coverage.

Essential Job Functions

• Conduct confidential, quality assessments, that are gender-responsive and trauma-informed, utilizing ASAM criteria to determine the appropriate level of care.
• Use a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach to work collaboratively with clients and internal and external Hygea Healthcare treatment team members to help support clients in their treatment and recovery.
• Conduct individual, group, and family sessions, using evidence-based modalities and interventions.
• Work with a diverse and passionate team of professionals who share your vision and values.
• Receive ongoing training and supervision to enhance your clinical skills and knowledge.
• Access competitive compensation and benefits, including health insurance, 401k, and paid time off.
• Enjoy a flexible and supportive work environment that fosters your well-being and creativity.
• Make a positive impact on the lives of people establishing recovery and their families.

Education and Experience

• Licensed Clinician: Possess a master's degree in a relevant field and hold the required licensure, such as LCPC, LCSW / LMSW, or LMFT / resident in marriage and family therapy.
• Experience in Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment: Bring prior experience in substance use disorder (SUD) treatment, with a preference for experience in detox practices.
• Crisis Management Skills: Proficient in providing support to clients during moments of crisis, equipped with effective verbal de-escalation techniques.
• Collaborative Attitude: A team player w