Substance Use Disorder Counselor

BayMark Health Services, Inc.; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision benefits

401(K)

Paid time off

Job summary

BayMark Health Services, a progressive substance abuse treatment organization, is seeking a Compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor to support patients in outpatient programs in Maine. The role emphasizes evidence-based counseling, crisis support, and collaboration with clinicians to promote recovery.

The ideal candidate holds CADC or LADC in Maine, with at least a high school diploma; bachelor’s or master’s preferred. Salary $25–$29/hour plus comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Description
Compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor Needed!

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.

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Benefits

• Salary ranges from $25 to $29 an hour
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and 401(K)
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Excellent growth and development opportunities through our counselor career path
• Rewarding opportunity with the ability to impact individuals’ life

What to expect from us

Health Care Resource Centers, a BayMark Health Services, isa 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 Servicesis 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.