Substance Use Disorder Counselor - Remote East Coast (CADC/LADC)

Acadia Healthcare; South Portland (ME); Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the healthcare sector is looking for a Substance Use Disorder Counselor to provide compassionate care and support for patients recovering from opioid addiction. This fully remote position requires CADC or LADC certification and offers competitive benefits including medical insurance and a bonus program. You will be responsible for counseling sessions, managing patient care, and ensuring treatment plans are tailored to individual needs.

Benefits

Semi-Annual Bonus Program

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Competitive 401(k) plan

Paid vacation and sick time

Employer-paid clinical supervision

Free access to accredited CEUs

Early morning hours for work/life balance

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Degree must be from an accredited college or university.
• Prior experience or knowledge in addiction recovery/MAT environment.
• CADC or LADC certified required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality guidance in both individual and group counseling sessions.
• Plan, oversee, and document the patient's recovery.
• Co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions as needed.

Skills

Compassionate care

Guidance in counseling

Crisis intervention

Case management

Education

HS diploma or GED

Bachelor’s or Master's degree in social or health services

Job description

Substance Use Disorder Counselor - Remote East Coast (CADC/LADC)

To be considered for this position, you must reside in the Eastern Standard Time Zone.

Seeking Remote: Substance Use Disorder Counselor - CADC or LADC Required

Full-Time Hours: Monday - Friday: 5 AM - 1:30 PM

• Semi-Annual Bonus Program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Competitive 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Employer-paid clinical supervision (free to employees)
• STAR LRP Student Loan Forgiveness
• Free and unlimited access to 500+ accredited Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering continued support to employees lifestyle and well-being
• Early morning hours offer a great work/life balance
• Opportunity for growth that is second to none in the industry

Our Team:

South Portland Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in South Portland, ME, is part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, the leading provider of medication-assisted treatment in the nation. Our counseling team provides compassionate, high-quality counseling and therapy to patients who are seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder

Your Job as a Substance Use Disorder Counselor:

The Substance Use Disorder Counselor is instrumental in our patients’ treatment and recovery from opioid use disorder. Substance Use Disorder Counselors provide high-quality, compassionate care through various mediums, which include both individual and group counseling sessions.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality, compassionate guidance in both individual and group counseling sessions.
• Plan, oversee, facilitate, and document the patient's recovery.
• Co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions as needed.
• Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents is completed in a timely manner and is clear and concise.
• Prepare individual treatment plans for each assigned patient.
• Initial assessments as well as follow-up assessments.
• Evaluate patient needs and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.
• May plan for aftercare for assigned patients.
• Provide crisis intervention to patients, as needed.
• Provide case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care as needed.
• Act as a liaison between referral sources and patients, as needed.

Qualifications

Required Education, Skills, and Qualifications:

• HS diploma or GED equivalent;
• Prefer Bachelor’s or Master's degree in the social or health services field;
• Degree must be from an accredited college or university.
• Prior experience or knowledge in an addiction recovery and/or MAT/OTP environment.

Licenses/Certifications:

• CADC or LADC is required.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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