Outpatient MAT Substance Use Counselor - Growth & Benefits

Comprehensive Treatment Centers; Waterville (ME); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Semi-Annual Bonus Program

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Competitive 401(k)

Paid vacation and sick time

Employer-paid clinical supervision

Job summary

Waterville Comprehensive Treatment Center in Waterville, ME seeks a dedicated Substance Use Counselor to provide high quality counseling for individuals and groups. You will plan and document recovery, co-facilitate sessions, and develop personalized treatment plans while coordinating care with a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires MACT familiarity, strong counseling skills, and adherence to state/federal guidelines.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in social or health services preferred.
• Experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings required.
• Familiarity with MAT including methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone.
• Experience conducting individual and group counseling sessions.
• Knowledge of CBT, MI, and relapse prevention techniques.
• Documentation experience following state/federal guidelines.
• Familiarity with 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, Joint Commission standards.
• Experience collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, compassionate guidance in individual and group counseling.
• Plan, oversee, facilitate and document patient recovery.
• Co-facilitate group or family sessions as needed.
• Ensure timely, clear documentation of patient care and incidents.
• Prepare individual treatment plans for each patient.
• Conduct initial and follow-up assessments.
• Evaluate needs and referrals to other programs as needed.
• Plan aftercare for assigned patients.
• Provide crisis intervention and case management as required.
• Act as liaison between referral sources and patients.

Skills

MAT familiarity

Individual counseling

Group counseling

Documentation

Assessment planning

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

HS diploma or GED

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

Job description

Waterville Comprehensive Treatment Center in Waterville, ME seeks a dedicated Substance Use Counselor to provide high quality counseling for individuals and groups. You will plan and document recovery, co-facilitate sessions, and develop personalized treatment plans while coordinating care with a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires MACT familiarity, strong counseling skills, and adherence to state/federal guidelines.