Substance Use Disorder Counselor

BayMark Health Services, Inc.; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Retirement Plan

Accrued Sick Time

Candidate Referral Program

Bereavement Leave

Jury Duty & Witness Duty Leave

BayMark University Learning

Job summary

BayMark Health Services, Inc. is seeking a compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor to guide patients through medically assisted programs and coping strategies for opioid addiction.

The role includes group and individual sessions, crisis management, and progress evaluation, with collaboration with clinicians for optimal outcomes. The position requires CADC or LADC in Maine, a high school diploma as minimum, and preferably a Bachelors/Master's in social or health services, plus experience with

Qualifications

• Must hold CADC or LADC in the state of Maine.
• Minimum: High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Preferred: Bachelor's or Master's degree in a social or health services field.
• Previous experience with chemically dependent individuals is a positive factor.
• Certification required: CADC or LADC.
• Essential: Positive, non-judgmental attitude toward patients.
• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Conducts individual initial assessment and evaluation interviews for service eligibility determination
• Facilitates, establishes and reviews with each patient the initial treatment plan
• Completes Bio-psychosocial assessment.
• Involve families and significant others in patient’s recovery process whenever possible
• Develops and participates in individual or group patient teaching projects
• Other related duties as determined by supervisor

Skills

Empathy

Crisis intervention

Group facilitation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's or Master's degree in social or health services

Job description

Description

Compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor Needed!

Position Overview:

Substance abuse counselor will be in charge with assisting patients through medically assisting programs and offering techniques for handling opioid addiction. Counselor conducts group sessions and individual sessions to assist with crisis management and coping strategies. Additionally, counselor will evaluate patients’ progress during therapy. Substance abuse counselors may also need to collaborate with doctors, nurses and therapists for patients’ therapy and treatment for best overall outcome.

Responsibilities:

• Conducts individual initial assessment and evaluation interviews for service eligibility determination
• Facilitates, establishes and reviews with each patient the initial treatment plan
• Completes Bio-psychosocial assessment.
• Involve families and significant others in patient’s recovery process whenever possible
• Develops and participates in individual or group patient teaching projects
• Other related duties as determined by supervisor

Qualifications:

• Must hold a CADC or LADC in the state of Maine
• Minimum: High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Preferred: Bachelor's or Master's degree in a social or health services field.
• Previous experience with chemically dependent individuals is a positive factor.
• Certification required: CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor) or LADC (Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor).
• Essential: Ability to maintain a positive, non-judgmental, and accepting attitude toward the patient population.
• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.

Salary Range:

Salary ranges from $25.00 to $30.17 an hour.

The salary of the candidate(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, education, specialty and training.

Qualified Part-Time Employees receive:

• 401K Retirement Plan
• Accrued Sick Time
• Candidate Referral Program
• Bereavement Leave
• Jury Duty & Witness Duty Leave
• BayMark University Learning

Total compensation goes beyond the value on the paycheck. Please consider the total compensation package by contacting us at BayMark Health Services for more information.

What to expect from us:

Health Care Resource Centers, a BayMark Health Services, is a progressive substance abuse treatment organization, is committed to the highest quality of patient care in a comfortable outpatient clinic setting. Our ultimate goal is to address the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of opioid use disorder to help each of our patients achieve long-term recovery and an improved quality of life.

BayMark Health Services is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veteran’s status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.