Substance Abuse Counselor

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions; Maine; On-site; USD 49,772 - 52,527; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

401k

DailyPay

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Company paid life insurance

Health Spending Accounts

Wellness program

Preferred banking partnership

Job summary

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions in United States, Maine, is looking for a Substance Abuse Counselor who will provide direct care services to patients facing mental, emotional, and substance abuse challenges. This role involves developing treatment programs, conducting individual and group counseling sessions, and ensuring timely record completion. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required, along with relevant experience and a preferred certification in addiction counseling. The position offers competitive compensation and a range of benefits, fostering a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a social services related field or certified in the substance abuse field.
• Ability to work with computers and department software.
• Relevant experience in addiction counseling services.

Responsibilities

• Conduct group and individual substance abuse activities for patients.
• Assess and evaluate patients for co-occurring disorders.
• Ensure timely completion of all necessary records and reports.
• Maintain professional development through in-service education.
• Show cultural sensitivity when providing care.

Job description

We're on a path to better healthcare. Join us

Compensation Information: $36.13 - $38.13 / hour

Department (Org): Mental Health

You Matter

• Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved
• Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture
• Excellent career growth opportunities

Join us and find a career that supports

• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Autonomy in a warm team environment
• Growth and training

Perks and Benefits

In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work-life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.

• DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it!
• Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
• Company paid life insurance
• Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans

*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.

How you make a difference

The Substance Abuse Counselor provides direct care services to patients with mental, emotional, and substance abuse issues, working closely with the treatment team to fulfill the interdisciplinary treatment process for patients with a dual diagnosis. This includes developing and conducting program activities for education and treatment related to substance abuse, as well as providing individual and group counseling sessions. The counselor is responsible for patient assessment and the development and implementation of Recovery Plans, within the company's standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct group and individual substance abuse activities for patients and develop related programs.
• Assess and evaluate patients for co-occurring disorders and determine the level of care required.
• Ensure timely completion of all necessary records and reports.
• Maintain professional development through in-service education and other resources, while complying with Human Resources requirements.
• Show cultural sensitivity, treating each patient as an individual, and considering their cultural background when providing care and treatment.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a social services related field.
• Or Certified in the substance abuse field.
• Or Experience in the substance abuse field.

Experience

• Ability to work with computers.
• Ability to work with software used by the department.
• Relevant experience in provision of addiction counseling services.

Licenses/Certifications

• Licensed in an addiction counseling specialty (Certified Addiction Counselor, Registered Addiction Counselor, Certified Addiction Professional (CAP)) certification is strongly preferred.
• Certified as a Counselor in Training under supervision or licensed in social work, counseling or psychology.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR certification.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.