• Job Description

  Req#: 71549

  Overview

  Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program

  To be considered for this position, you must reside in the state of Maine.

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

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

  Optional Hybrid Schedule: Hybrid schedules are available to those with extensive SUD counseling experience. Remote clinicians will be provided a laptop and permitted to work partially in the clinic and partially from home after the initial on-site training period.

  Our Benefits:

  • 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 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:

  • Maine 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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