Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor

Wabanaki Public Health and Wellness•Bangor, ME

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness (WPHW) is growing and seeking individuals who value inclusivity, balance, and cultural centeredness with a passion for serving others. WPHW is a non-profit organization serving four federally recognized tribes across five communities in Maine. Our approach is guided by Wabanaki traditions, language, and culture, promoting harmony with each other and the land. Services are available to community members on and off-reservation. This position supports the Wabanaki Center for Healing and Recovery Division, providing alcohol and/or opioid use treatment, support, resources, and education to patients, families, and the community. The role involves advocating for patients and coordinating efforts to help them meet their treatment goals, requiring compassionate service in a learning and growth-oriented environment with a dedicated team focused on positive patient impact. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position.

Requirements

Must be a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) or preferably a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) in the State of Maine.
Bachelor's degree in a relatable field is preferred.
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 historical trauma and cultural diversity.
Availability to work weekends – Flexible schedule.
Must pass all background and credentialing checks.

Nice To Haves

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 meetings 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 support 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.