Substance Abuse Specialist

Johns Hopkins Medicine
United States, Maryland, Baltimore
Aug 10, 2026
Apply Refer a Friend Back Share This Page Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share via Email Job Details Requisition #: 674018 Location: Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD 21287 Category: Social Work/Mental Health Schedule: Day Shift Employment Type: Full Time Substance Abuse Specialist Position Summary Under the supervision of the Director of the Mobile Treatment Program, the Substance Abuse Specialist provides direct mental health and substance use services to adults with severe and persistent mental illness. This role uses Evidence-Based Practices and the Recovery Model and works collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team. Experience working with adults with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders is preferred. Qualifications Education Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health, or a related field required Experience Minimum of 1 year of experience working with adults with mental illness and substance use disorders Certification/Licensure Current CAC-AD or CSC-AD certification required Valid driver's license or reliable transportation to travel independently within the service area required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of individual, group, and family education techniques for substance use treatment Ability to provide stage-based treatment and build supportive, trusting relationships with clients Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills Ability to work effectively as part of a team and coordinate services with providers Commitment to client rights, personal preferences, and recovery-oriented care Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Apply