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.
Licensed Mental Health Counselor – Make a Meaningful Impact at Hygea Healthcare!
Are you a compassionate and skilled Mental Health Counselor looking to transform lives? At Hygea Healthcare, we provide comprehensive outpatient treatment for individuals overcoming substance use disorders. We're seeking a dedicated Licensed Mental Health Counselor to join our team and provide client-centered therapy that empowers individuals on their path to recovery.
Why Join Hygea?
✔ Make a real impact by helping individuals break free from addiction
✔ Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive, high-quality care
✔ Work in a structured outpatient setting that offers the resources and support for lasting recovery
Your Role:
Develop and coordinate individualized treatment plans
Provide individual, family, and group counseling
Offer therapeutic interventions tailored to each patient's recovery journey
Educate on drug use, relapse prevention, and stress management
Support patients with medication management, including Suboxone
Utilize alternative therapies to promote long-term success
Location: Hygea Belair, Maryland
Full-time position | Structured outpatient setting
Join us and be part of a team that's changing lives—one person at a time. Apply today!
Job Summary
The Licensed Mental Health Counselor provides high-quality, client-centered therapy to patients receiving addiction services at Hygea Healthcare. The counselor plans, develops and coordinates individualized treatment plans, offers therapeutic interventions, provides individual, family or group counseling, and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care.
Essential Job Functions
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients" mental health needs, including interviews, observations, and evaluations.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on clinical assessments and client goals.
- Provide individual, group, and family counseling sessions using evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of client interactions, treatment plans, and progress notes in compliance with state and regulatory requirements and center policies.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including psychiatrists, social workers, and case managers, to coordinate care and ensure holistic treatment.
- Educate clients and their families about mental health conditions, treatment options, and available resources.
- Participate in case conferences, staff meetings, and professional development activities.
- Adhere to ethical and legal standards of practice, including maintaining client confidentiality.
- Respond to crises and provide crisis intervention as needed.
- Stay informed about advancements in mental health treatment and integrate new techniques and approaches into practice.
Education and Experience
- Master"s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field from an accredited institution.
- Current state licensure as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or equivalent. Graduate level counselors are welcome to apply (LGPC, LGSW)
- Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience, preferably in a treatment center or similar setting.
- Familiarity with Medicaid and commercial documentation and billing procedures.
- Strong knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic techniques and interventions.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and adherence to ethical standards.
- Experience working with diverse populations and clients with complex mental health needs.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. At any time, Hygea Healthcare may initiate temporary or permanent transfer of any employee to any Hygea Healthcare site in response to the needs of the organization and/or the needs of staff members.
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