Counselor- Substance Use Treatment

Everest Recovery; Ellsworth (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Leave

11 paid Holidays

Collaborative, Patient-CenteredCulture

Medical, Dental and Vision

Company sponsored life and disability

401(k) Retirement plan w/ companymatch

Employee Assistance Program

Additional supplemental insurances

Professional Development

Job summary

Everest Recovery Centers in Ellsworth, ME is seeking a Full-time Counselor (CADC or LADC) to provide evidence-based counseling for individuals with opiate use disorders. The role emphasizes documentation, confidentiality, and adherence to best practice within the 12 Core Functions of SUD Counseling.

Responsibilities include individual and group counseling, assessments, case-management, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills.
• Able to be adaptable/flexible in a busy environment.
• Good decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Clinical assessments to determine appropriate level of treatment.
• Provision of individual and group counseling services to patients.
• Accurate and timely completion of patient documentation.
• Maintain up to date and accurate patient records.
• Provide case-management and referral services.
• Adherence to patient confidentiality as required by Federal and State Law and Regulations.
• Maintain state required certifications.
• Attend required trainings.
• Outreach and networking.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Decision-making

Education

High school Diploma or GED

CADC or LADC certification

Job description

Description

Everest Recovery Centers (Everest Recovery) is run by seasoned veterans in the substance use disorder treatment field.

Our mission is to improve lives and strengthen communities one connection at a time.

We help people rebuild their self-esteem and reestablish their roles as productive family members through our services, which include medication-assisted treatment; diagnostic assessment, relapse prevention and support groups, addiction education, counseling, and more.

Current Opening

We are currently seeking a Full-time Counselor CADC or LADC for our new location in Ellsworth, ME. Hours are Monday through Friday from 5:30am-1:30pm or 6am-2pm.

Benefits

Everest Recovery provides a great benefits package which includes:

• Generous Paid Leave
• 11 paid Holidays
• Collaborative, Patient-Centered Culture
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Company sponsored life and disability coverage
• 401(k) Retirement plan w/ company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Additional supplemental insurances available as well
• Professional Development

Position Summary

The primary role of the counselor is to provide services to individuals with a primary diagnosis of an Opiate Use Disorder utilizing the 12 Core Functions of Substance Use Disorder Counseling. Complete all required documentation. Maintain strict adherence to patient confidentiality standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Clinical assessments to determine appropriate level of treatment.
• Provision of individual and group counseling services to patients
• Accurate and timely completion of patient documentation
• Maintain up to date and accurate patient records
• Provide case-management and referral services
• Adherence to patient confidentiality as required by Federal and State Law and Regulations.
• Maintain state required certifications
• Attend required trainings
• Outreach and networking

Requirements

• High school Diploma or GED
• CADC or LADC required
• Good Communication skills
• Ability to be adaptable/flexible in a busy environment
• Good decision-making skills
• Everest Recovery conducts pre-employment background screening/investigation as well as drug screening