Substance Abuse Counselor

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions; Windham (ME); On-site; USD 49,772 - 52,527; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

401k

DailyPay

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions in Windham, Maine is seeking a dedicated Substance Abuse Counselor to provide care for patients facing mental, emotional, and substance abuse issues. This role involves conducting group and individual counseling, developing recovery plans, and collaborating with a treatment team.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or certifications in substance abuse. A passion for making a difference in the lives of underserved patients is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a social services related field.
• Relevant experience in provision of 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.

Skills

Ability to work with computers

Ability to work with software used by the department

Relevant experience in provision of addiction counseling services

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social services related field

Certification in substance abuse field

Tools

Software used by the department

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.

Why Us

Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved. We have a deep desire to help society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non‑judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose passion is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra “Always Do The Right Thing!” and to help heal the world, one patient at a time.

We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best in class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support.

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.

If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.