MAT Outpatient Substance Use Counselor | Growth & Free CEUs

Acadia Healthcare; Rumford (ME); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Vacation

Sick Time

Clinical Supervision

CEUs

EAP

Early Hours

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Rumford Comprehensive Treatment Center, part of Acadia Healthcare, seeks a Substance Use Counselor to support opioid use disorder treatment in an outpatient MAT program in Rumford, Maine. The role emphasizes compassionate individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and coordination with an interdisciplinary team.

Candidates should hold Maine CADC or LADC (CCS considered), with experience in addiction recovery.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED equivalent.
• Prefer Bachelor's or Master's degree in social or health services.
• Degree must be from an accredited college or university.
• Previous experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings.
• Familiarity with MAT, including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone.
• Experience conducting individual and group counseling sessions focused on substance use recovery.
• Knowledge of CBT, MI, and relapse prevention techniques.
• Documentation experience with clinical notes, treatment plans, and progress updates.
• Familiarity with state regulatory standards (42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, Joint Commission).
• Experience collaborating in a multidisciplinary team with medical staff, case managers, and peer support specialists.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, compassionate guidance in both individual and group counseling sessions.
• Plan, oversee, facilitate and document patient's recovery.
• Co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions as needed.
• Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents is completed timely and clearly.
• Prepare individual treatment plans for each assigned patient.
• Initial assessments as well as follow up assessments.
• Evaluate patient needs and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.
• May plan for aftercare for assigned patients.
• Provide crisis intervention to patients as needed.
• Provide case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care as needed.
• Act as a liaison between referral sources and patients, as needed.

Skills

Counseling

Group Counseling

Documentation

Crisis Intervention

Case Management

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's or Master's in social/health services

Accredited college degree

Job description

Rumford Comprehensive Treatment Center, part of Acadia Healthcare, seeks a Substance Use Counselor to support opioid use disorder treatment in an outpatient MAT program in Rumford, Maine. The role emphasizes compassionate individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and coordination with an interdisciplinary team.

Candidates should hold Maine CADC or LADC (CCS considered), with experience in addiction recovery.