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.
The Assistant SUD Counselor supports individuals in recovery from substance use disorders by providing counseling services and promoting long-term recovery. Under the supervision of a licensed counselor, the Assistant SUD Counselor will facilitate individual, group, and family counseling sessions using evidence-based practices. This role requires a collaborative and client-centered approach to ensure high-quality care.
Essential Job Functions:
- Conduct confidential, gender-responsive, and trauma-informed assessments using ASAM criteria to determine the appropriate level of care.
- Utilize a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach while working with clients and the internal and external Hygea Healthcare treatment team.
- Assist in conducting individual, group, and family counseling sessions to support clients in their recovery journey.
- Support clients in meeting their treatment plan goals, ensuring ongoing updates and individualized care.
- Utilize evidence-based interventions to address clients' clinical needs and reduce the risk of relapse.
- Monitor treatment progress and collaborate with the treatment team to address any barriers to recovery.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with agency requirements to support billing and regulatory compliance.
- Participate in agency and community meetings, workshops, and educational presentations to promote substance use awareness and prevention.
Education & Experience Requirements:
- Minimum: High School Diploma or equivalent. Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Human Services, or a related field preferred.
- Credential Requirement: Must hold an Alcohol & Drug Trainee (ADT) certification in the state of Maryland.
- Previous experience in a substance use disorder or behavioral health setting is preferred.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and time-management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in computer applications; experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) is a plus.
- Ability to work independently while supporting the agency's mission and values.
- Commitment to cultural competency, trauma-informed care, and client-centered services.
This position offers an opportunity for professional growth in the field of addiction counseling, with potential career advancement as additional licensure and certifications are obtained.
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