Substance Use Disorder Counselor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(K)

Paid time off & holidays

Career growth opportunities

Rewarding impact

Job summary

BayMark Health Services in Maine is seeking a compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor to support patients through medically assisted programs and coping strategies for opioid addiction. The role includes conducting group and individual sessions, evaluating progress, and collaborating with doctors and therapists for comprehensive treatment.

The successful candidate will perform initial assessments, develop treatment plans, and involve families when possible, while maintaining a positive,

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 or LADC.
• Essential: Ability to maintain a positive, non-judgmental attitude toward patients.

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 the recovery process when possible.
• Develops and participates in individual or group patient teaching projects.
• Other related duties as determined by supervisor.

Skills

Crisis management

Empathy

Non-judgmental attitude

Education

CADC or LADC

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's/Master's in social/health services

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.

• 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
  

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.