Overview
Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program — Hiring onsite and / or fully remote.
Position
Substance Use Counselor
Location / Hours
South Portland Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), South Portland, ME. Full-time hours : onsite or fully remote. Monday - Friday : 5 : 00 AM - 1 : 30 PM. To be considered for a remote position, you must reside in the Eastern Standard Time Zone.
Responsibilities
- Provide high quality, compassionate guidance in both individual and group counseling sessions.
- Plan, oversee, facilitate and document patientight recovery.
- Co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions as needed.
- Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner.
- 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
HS diploma or GED equivalentPrefer Bachelor's or Master's degree in social or health services fieldDegree must be from an accredited college or universityPrevious experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settingsFamiliarity with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexoneExperience conducting individual and group counseling sessions focused on substance use recoveryKnowledge of evidence-based practices, such as CBT, MI, and relapse prevention techniquesDocumentation experience with clinical notes, treatment plans, and progress updatesFamiliarity with state regulatory standards (42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, Joint Commission)Experience collaborating in a multidisciplinary team with medical staff, case managers, and peer support specialistsLicenses / Certifications
Maine CADC, LADC, or CCS RequiredBenefits
Semi-Annual Bonus ProgramMedical, Dental, and Vision insuranceCompetitive 401(k) planPaid vacation and sick timeEmployer-paid clinical supervisionFree and unlimited access to 500+ accredited CEUsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Early morning hours offer a great work / life balanceOpportunity for growth in the industryAbout 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 seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder.
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