Substance Use Disorder Counselor — Impactful Care & Growth

Hire Velocity; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision

401(K)

Paid time off & holidays

Career growth opportunities

Positive impact on lives

Job summary

BayMark Health Services is seeking a Compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor for our outpatient clinic. You will guide patients through recovery, conducting individual and group sessions, coordinating with doctors and therapists, and applying crisis management techniques to support coping strategies.

The candidate should hold CADC or LADC certification in Maine, with a high school diploma required and higher degrees preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; higher degree preferred.
• CADC or LADC certification is required in the state of Maine.
• Experience with chemically dependent individuals is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conducts initial assessment and eligibility interviews.
• Establishes and reviews the initial treatment plan with patients.
• Completes bio-psychosocial assessments.
• Involves families and significant others in recovery when possible.
• Develops and participates in individual or group teaching projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Crisis management

Group facilitation

Assessment interviews

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

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

CADC/LADC certification (in Maine)

Job description

BayMark Health Services is seeking a Compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor for our outpatient clinic. You will guide patients through recovery, conducting individual and group sessions, coordinating with doctors and therapists, and applying crisis management techniques to support coping strategies.

The candidate should hold CADC or LADC certification in Maine, with a high school diploma required and higher degrees preferred.