Counselor I - Substance Use Disorder

MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization; Brunswick (ME); On-site; USD 56,722 - 76,710; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible work options

Student loan assistance

Professional development opportunities

Well-being resources

Job summary

The Substance Use Disorder Counselor I at MaineHealth Behavioral Health in Brunswick, ME works under their certification to provide treatment services across the behavioral health continuum. You will conduct bio-psychosocial assessments, deliver therapeutic interventions, and provide direct patient care while ensuring accurate clinical records and collaborating with treatment providers and team members.

Mentorship and supervision from an experienced counselor support ongoing skill development,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• CADC or LADC certification required from the Maine OPOR.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessments.
• Provide therapeutic interventions and direct patient care.
• Ensure clinical records are accurate and up-to-date.
• Collaborate with community treatment providers and internal team members.
• Participate in team meetings.

Skills

SUD counseling experience

Education

High School Diploma

CADC or LADC certification

Job description

Location: Brunswick, ME
Facility: MaineHealth Behavioral Health
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Day
Job Category: Professional - Clinical
Req #: 86397
Date Posted: Jul 22, 2026

Summary:
The Substance Use Disorder Counselor I, working under their certification, provides treatment services to patients in the continuum of behavioral health services across they system and will have the opportunity to develop their skills and abilities while receiving mentorship and supervision from an experienced counselor. The incumbent will conduct comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessments, provide therapeutic interventions, and deliver direct patient care, ensure clinical records are accurate, collaborate with community treatment providers and internal team members, and participate in team meetings.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: High School Diploma
• License/Certifications: CADC or LADC from the respective licensing Board of the State of Maine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation (OPOR)
• Experience: Behavioral health experience working with or treating patients with substance use disorders, including internship prior to becoming a CADC or LADC.

Additional Information

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources—so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.Any offer of employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

The pay range for this position is $56,721.60to $76,710.40per year.

Compensation for part-time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives.

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