Co-Occurring Program Counselor

State of Maine • Bangor, ME

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This is professional services work involving the co-occurring assessment and treatment of clients at Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center in a hospital setting. The counselor performs diagnostic assessments, provides clinical input in client and staff consultations, develops co-occurring and substance use treatment plans, reviews current substance use programs, and instructs students and staff. Work is performed under limited supervision.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in a field related to co-occurring disorders or equivalent directly related work experience.
• Two years of experience in co-occurring counseling; education cannot be substituted for this experience requirement.
• Current Licensure as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor issued by the State Board of Alcohol and Drug Counselors.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic assessments of clients.
• Provide clinical input in client and staff consultations.
• Develop co-occurring and substance use treatment plans.
• Review current substance use programs.
• Instruct students and staff.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and three or more weeks of vacation leave annually.
• Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service; overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• The State pays 85%–100% of employee-only health insurance premiums, depending on salary.
• The State pays 100% of employee-only dental insurance premiums.
• Retirement contributions equivalent to 14.06% of employee pay toward Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
• Six weeks of fully paid parental leave for employees welcoming a child, including non-birthing and adoptive parents.
• Additional unpaid leave may be available under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
• Additional wellness benefits are available to State employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level