Description
Are you passionate about helping individuals navigate their recovery journey and build a healthier future? AMHC is seeking a dedicated and compassionate full-time Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Counselor in Houlton to provide assessment, counseling, and supportive services for individuals living with substance use disorders.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a direct impact on the lives of individuals and families while working within a strong, integrated care team that includes mental health, recovery, and community-based supports.
What You'll Do :
- Provide comprehensive substance use services, including assessments, individual, group, and family counseling, consultation, and community education.
- Offer integrated behavioral health support by addressing both mental health and substance use needs.
- Deliver Co-Occurring services to individuals with substance use and mental health diagnoses or developmental disabilities.
- Maintain active engagement with clients and referral sources to support individualized treatment goals.
- Support "No Wrong Door" philosophy by assisting clients and families with referrals and resource access.
- Help clients navigate AMHC's full continuum of care, including MAT, Residential, Peer Recovery, and Court-related services.
- Provide transportation to clients when necessary through collaboration with local bus services.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with licensing and billing requirements.
- Participate in regular team meetings and interdisciplinary case reviews.
What You Bring :
Minimum of a CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor), LADC, or LCPC / LICSW with SUD experience preferredKnowledge and experience in working with individuals with substance use and co-occurring disordersStrong communication and clinical documentation skillsAbility to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary teamFamiliarity with community resources and an interest in engaging with local support systemsCommitment to person-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally respectful careValid driver's license and reliable transportationWhy Join AMHC?
Mission-driven work that makes a lasting impactSupportive, collaborative work environmentFull access to AMHC's integrated network of care servicesCompetitive salary and comprehensive benefitsOngoing training and professional developmentOpportunity to grow your career within the agencyReady to Apply?
Help others take the first steps toward recovery and healing.
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AMHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Requirements
A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with one year of experience of a formal or subjective nature.The position requires the individual to hold and maintain licensure as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), leading to the achievement of full licensure as a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC).Clinical consultation through a Clinical Consultant Supervisor (CCS) will be provided to those staff who are not yet licensed at the LADC level.Holders of this position must complete a physical at least once every three years.J-18808-Ljbffr