Addictions Specialist (CAC-AD/CSC-AD Required) - (Baltimore, MD)

General Summary : Responsible for screening, assessment, referral and the follow-up of all Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) candidates, TCA Re-determinations and TCA customers who self-refer for substance abuse problems, as well as, for the Food Stamp Drug Felons, located at the Baltimore City Department of Social Services, under the House Bill 1160 Welfare Innovation Act of 2000. The Addictions Specialist job necessitates professional certification by the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists. The focus of Senate Bill-512 Children in Need of Assistance-Drug Addicted Babies Initiative is to assess the birth mother and father for drug use/abuse. To identify newborns that are born with a positive toxicology screen for all illicit substance. The addictions specialists are responsible for follow-ups, assessments and referring customers to the appropriate level of treatment.