Substance Use Disorder Counselor

BayMark Health Services, Inc.; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 40,000 - 46,000; Part 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. in Lewiston, ME, seeks a compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor to guide patients through medically assisted treatment and coping strategies for opioid use disorder.

The role includes conducting group and individual sessions, crisis management, and collaborating with clinicians for optimal outcomes. The candidate will perform assessments, develop treatment plans, and involve families when possible, while maintaining a positive, non-judgmental approach.

Qualifications

• Experience with assessing patients for service eligibility.
• Ability to develop and review initial treatment plans with patients.
• Proven ability to conduct bio-psychosocial assessments.
• Engage families and significant others in recovery when possible.
• Maintain a compassionate, non-judgmental attitude toward patients.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessment interviews for eligibility.
• Facilitate and review the patient's initial treatment plan.
• Complete bio-psychosocial assessment.
• Involve families in recovery when possible.
• Develop or participate in individual or group teaching activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Assessment interviewing

Group facilitation

Crisis counseling

Documentation & record-keeping

Positive patient engagement

Education

CADC or LADC certification (ME)

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's or Master's in social/health services (preferred)

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 projectsOther 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 $28.85 to $33.17 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.