Substance Use Disorder Counselor

Health Care Resource Centers; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Care Resource Centers in Lewiston, Maine is hiring a Substance Abuse Counselor to assist patients through medically assisted programs and provide crisis management techniques. The role includes conducting group and individual sessions, evaluating progress, and coordinating with doctors and therapists to optimize outcomes.

The candidate should hold CADC or LADC in Maine, meet background checks, and have at least a high school diploma; a Bachelor's or Master's in a health/social field is

Qualifications

• CADC or LADC certification required.
• Must hold a CADC or LADC in the state of Maine.
• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a social or health services field.
• Minimum: High School diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Conducts 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

Positive attitude

Experience with chemically dependent

Education

High School diploma or GED

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

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:

$28.85 to $32.50 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.