Substance Use Counselor

Acadia Healthcare; Presque Isle (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Semi-Annual Bonus Program

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Competitive 401(k) plan

Paid vacation and sick time

Employer-paid clinical supervision (to

Free CEUs (Continuing Education Units)

EAP for employee well-being

Early morning hours for work/life

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare's Presque Isle Comprehensive Treatment Center in Maine is seeking a Substance Use Counselor to support patients with opioid use disorder through individual and group counseling, assessments, and treatment planning. The role emphasizes high-quality, compassionate care and coordination with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications include a Maine CADC or LADC, or CCS consideration, and a HS diploma or GED with preferred bachelor’s/master’s in social/health services.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required; higher degrees preferred.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in social or health services fields preferred.
• Degree must be from an accredited college or university.
• Experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings.
• Familiarity with MAT (methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone).
• Experience with evidence-based practices such as CBT, MI, and relapse prevention.
• Documentation experience with clinical notes and treatment plans.
• Familiarity with state/federal regulatory standards.
• Experience collaborating in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Counseling

Group counseling

Documentation

Crisis intervention

Case management

Education

HS diploma or GED

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

Job description

Overview

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Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program

Seeking:Substance Use Counselor

• Maine CADC or LADC is required
• CCS also considered

Full TimeHours:

• Monday, Wednesday - Friday, 5:30 AM- 1:00 PM
• Tuesday, 5:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Our Benefits:

• Semi-Annual Bonus Program
• 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
• Opportunityfor growth that is second to none in the industry

Our Team:

Presque Isle Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Presque Isle, 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.

Responsibilities

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 eligibilty here: HRSA Eligibility

Qualifications

Required Education, Skills, and Qualifications:

• HS diploma or GED equivalent;
• PreferBachelor’s or Master's degree insocial or health services field;
• Degreemust 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.

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