CADC/LADC (Part Time) - Detox Setting

Wabanaki Public Health and Wellness•Bangor, ME

About The Position

Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness (WPHW) is growing, and we are excited to be adding new people to our team! If you value inclusivity, balance, and cultural centeredness and have a true passion for serving others, you may be a great fit for our team! Position Summary: This position supports the Wabanaki Center for Healing and Recovery Division. Counselors provide alcohol and/or opioid use treatment, support, resources, and education to patients, family members, and the community. This individual will advocate for and offer a coordinated effort to support the patient in meeting their individual treatment goals. This position requires compassionate service in an environment committed to learning and growth alongside a dedicated team having a positive impact on patient experience.

Requirements

Must be a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) or preferably a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) in the State of Maine
Current basic life support (BLS)
Willingness to travel to and perform duties at other Wabanaki Center for Healing and Recovery locations, as needed
Possess a basic knowledge of administrative functions including, interpersonal communications, office etiquette, and computer skills
Advanced knowledge of Wellbriety or 12-step treatment model and its application in residential treatment
Knowledge and understanding of systems of violence and trauma, including inter-generational effects of history trauma and cultural diversity
Must pass all background and credentialing checks

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in a relatable field is preferred
Experience working with Tribal Communities preferred

Responsibilities

Provide high quality, compassionate care through various mediums in collaboration with the Program Clinical Supervisor and Director.
Provides high quality, compassionate individual, group and family counseling for patients, families and the community; facilitating or co-facilitating assigned groups and/or family sessions as needed.
Provides compassionate bio-psycho-social services that demonstrates respect to patients, patient families and the community.
Ensures all documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents are completed in a timely and clear/concise manner in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
Prepares individual treatment plans for each assigned patient. Formulates initial/follow-up assessments and aftercare for all assigned patients.
Evaluates and educates based upon patient needs and determines if referrals to other programs and/or facilities are needed for patients and family/significant others in a therapeutic milieu setting.
Provides crisis intervention to patients, as needed.
Provides case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality of care as needed.
Participates in weekly clinical staff meeting with other members of the patient team to review patient progress and service requirements.
Collaborate with other staff, medical agencies/providers, and community outreach to provide appropriate supports and presence for individual treatment progress.
Follows all policies and procedures regarding patient information protection, including alcohol drug patient confidentiality (42 CFR) and HIPAA (45 CFR).
Perform other related duties as required or assigned.