Alcohol Assessment Counsel I (NCS) - Circuit Court for Baltimore City
Core
Conduct substance use assessments for clients in Pretrial Services, monitor treatment progress, and provide counseling and case management for individuals with the least complex substance use disorders.
Role type
Addiction Counselor I (Clinical & Case Management)
Builds
Assessment reports and treatment plans for judicial sentencing and client care
Domain
Criminal Justice / Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Required skills
Diagnostic criteria for substance use disorders, treatment modalities, case management, therapeutic relationship building, documentation, knowledge of community resources, ethical standards
Preferred skills
Knowledge of addiction models and theories, understanding of social/cultural context of addiction, ability to work with families and significant others
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Perform assessments of clients suspected of having substance abuse disorders; refer clients to appropriate treatment facilities; monitor treatment attendance and progress; write summary reports with recommendations for judges; provide counseling and case management services.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC