SUD Counselor
About the job
- A minimum Associate's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Human Services, or Addictions is required.
- A license or certification as a SUD Counselor is required: CSC-AD, CAC-AD, LCADC, LCPC, or LCSW.
- Comparable skills, experience, and education may be considered.
- Understanding of and support for a trauma-informed system of care is required.
- Strong interpersonal and client-engagement skills are required.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills are required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
- Strong computer skills are required.
- Ability to support the agency's mission and philosophy and demonstrate sensitivity to cultural diversity and workplace harmony is required.
- Ability to deliver excellent customer service is required.
- Ability to work independently and complete tasks is required.
- Availability for on-call patient care and one required holiday per year is required.
- Conduct confidential, quality assessments using gender-responsive and trauma-informed practices and ASAM criteria to determine the appropriate level of care.
- Work collaboratively with clients and internal and external treatment team members using strengths-based and trauma-informed approaches to support clients in treatment and recovery.
- Provide clinical consultation to referral resources, mentors, family members, and others.
- Conduct individual, group, and family counseling sessions.
- Assist clients in meeting care requirements and maintain an up-to-date, individualized treatment plan for each client.
- Use evidence-based practices to meet each client's clinical needs.
- Evaluate treatment-program effectiveness and communicate needs, progress, and barriers.
- Participate in agency and community committees.
- Provide education through presentations or workshops to clients, families, or the community.
- Complete agency-required documentation promptly for billing and regulatory compliance.
- A Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field, with two or more years of experience in an AOD or mental health setting, is preferred.
- Experience with an EMR system is a plus.
About the company
Hygea Healthcare runs Maryland-based addiction treatment and mental health programs with inpatient medical detox, residential rehab, and aftercare planning across CARF-accredited facilities. It combines evidence-based therapies like CBT and medication-assisted treatment with holistic practices such as yoga, meditation, and nutrition management. A key differentiator is its Huml Health (Pretaa) wearable platform that tracks biometrics (sleep, stress, heart rate) and uses AI to flag relapse risk and alert clinicians for proactive intervention. The company funds care through major private insurance and Maryland Medicaid, with financing options, and aims to raise Maryland’s standard of addiction and co-occurring mental health care through coordinated, data-informed treatment and strong aftercare to support long-term recovery.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Owings Mills, Maryland
Founded
2022
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- April 20, 2026, Hygea became in-network with UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, and CareFirst.
- Same-day admissions, Maryland Medicaid, and commercial plans widen volume and reduce friction.
- Joint Commission accreditation and CARF-level residential care support payer credibility.
What critics are saying
- If CareFirst, Cigna, or UnitedHealthcare tighten utilization reviews, census drops fast.
- Hygea depends on Maryland reimbursement; any Medicaid audit compresses margins within 2027.
- Huml monitoring creates privacy, consent, and 42 CFR Part 2 compliance exposure.
What makes Hygea Healthcare unique
- Robby Stempler built Kipu, sold January 2021 for over $290 million.
- Hygea operates three Maryland sites: Middle River, Belair, and Camp Meade.
- Since October 2025, Hygea uses Huml watches for biometrics and relapse alerts.
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Benefits
- Flexible Work Hours