Substance Use Counselor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Competitive 401(k) plan

Paid vacation and sick time

Employer-paid clinical supervision

Free CEUs (500+ CEUs)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Early morning hours for work/life bal.

Growth opportunities

Sign-on bonus $6,000

Job summary

Bangor Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) in Bangor, Maine, is seeking a Substance Use Counselor for its outpatient MAT program. The role requires Maine CADC or LADC, with CCS also considered, and offers full-time hours from 5:30 AM to 1:30 PM Monday–Friday.

The counselor will provide individual and group counseling, develop treatment plans, document care, and coordinate referrals while working within a multidisciplinary team. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required; higher degree preferred.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in social or health services field.
• Experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling sessions.
• Plan, oversee, facilitate and document patient's recovery.
• Co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions as needed.
• Ensure documentation of patient care, treatment and incidents.
• Prepare individual treatment plans for each patient.
• Conduct initial and follow-up assessments.
• Evaluate needs and refer to other programs when needed.
• Plan for aftercare for assigned patients.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Perform case management and coordinate with referral sources.

Skills

MAT familiarity

Counseling experience

CBT/MI knowledge

Documentation experience

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Regulatory knowledge

Referral & case management

Education

HS diploma or GED

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

Accredited college/university

Job description

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Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program

Seeking: Substance Use Counselor

• Maine CADC or LADC is required
• CCS also considered

Full Time Hours

• Monday-Friday, 5:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Our Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Competitive 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Employer-paid clinical supervision (free to employees)
• Free and unlimited access to 500+ accredited Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering continued support to employee lifestyle and well-being
• Early morning hours offering a great work/life balance
• Opportunity for growth that is second to none in the industry

Our Team

Bangor Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Bangor, Maine, is part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, the leading provider of medication-assisted treatment in the nation. Our counseling team provides compassionate, high-quality counseling and therapy to patients that are seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder.

Your Job As a Substance Use Counselor

The Substance Use Counselor is instrumental in our patient’s treatment and recovery from opioid use disorder. Substance Use Counselors provide high quality, compassionate care through various mediums which include both individual and group counseling sessions.

Job 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 in a clear, concise manner.
• 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.

Eligible positions may qualify for student loan forgiveness through HRSA, depending on clinic site eligibility. Check your eligibility here: HRSA Eligibility

Required Education, Skills, And Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED equivalent;
• Prefer Bachelor’s or Master's degree in social or health services field;
• Degree must be from an accredited college or university.
• Previous experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings, such as outpatient, residential, or correctional facilities.
• Familiarity with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone.
• Experience conducting individual and group counseling sessions focused on substance use recovery.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and relapse prevention techniques.
• Documentation experience, including maintaining clinical notes, treatment plans, and progress updates in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
• Familiarity with state regulatory standards (e.g., 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, Joint Commission standards).
• Experience collaborating in a multidisciplinary team with medical staff, case managers, and peer support specialists.

Licenses/Certifications

• Maine CADC or LADC is required.

Role Location: Maine

Calculated Salary Range for role: $22.83 - $31.62 per hour

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