Counselor I - Substance Use Disorder

MaineHealth; Brunswick (ME); On-site; USD 56,721 - 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

MaineHealth Behavioral Health is seeking a Substance Use Disorder Counselor I to provide treatment services across the system. The role involves conducting assessments, delivering therapies, and maintaining accurate records under supervision to develop clinical skills.

You will collaborate with community providers and internal teams, participate in team meetings, and support patients through the continuum of behavioral health services. Licensed CADC or LADC is required or in process.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• CADC or LADC license from Maine OPOR.
• Experience with substance use disorders and internship experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessments.
• Provide therapeutic interventions for patients with SUD.
• Deliver direct patient care in behavioral health settings.
• Ensure clinical records are accurate and up to date.
• Collaborate with community treatment providers and internal teams.
• Participate in team meetings and care planning.

Skills

Bio-psychosocial assessments

Therapeutic interventions

Direct patient care

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Description

MaineHealth Behavioral Health

Professional - Clinical
Req #: 86397

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)

1. Education: High School Diploma
2. License/Certifications: CADC or LADC from the respective licensing Board of the State of Maine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation (OPOR)
3. 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.

• paid parental leave
• flexible work options
• student loan assistance
• professional development opportunities
• well-being resources

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.

• comprehensivebenefits
• recognition programs
• career growth opportunities
• shiftdifferentials or other incentives

Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute:

Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.

Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.