CO - Occurring Program Counselor

Riverview Psychiatric Center • Augusta, ME

2d • $24 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

This is professional services work involving the co-occurring assessment and treatment of clients at Riverview Psychiatric Center in a hospital setting. You will be performing diagnostic assessments, providing clinical input in client/staff consultations, developing co-occurring and substance use treatment plans, reviewing current substance use programs, as well as instructing students and staff. Work is performed under limited supervision.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in a field related to co-occurring disorders or equivalent in directly related work experience AND two (2) years’ experience in co-occurring counseling.
• Education cannot be substituted for required two years’ experience in co-occurring counseling.
• Licensure as a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor as issued by State Board of Alcohol and Drug Counselors is also required.
• A CADC will be accepted with the ability to attain an LADC within one year.

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be given to those with a clinical license.

Responsibilities

• performing diagnostic assessments
• providing clinical input in client/staff consultations
• developing co-occurring and substance use treatment plans
• reviewing current substance use programs
• instructing students and staff

Benefits

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave , and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($12,845.82 - $15,112.76 annual value), depending on salary.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($395.72 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including non-birthing and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave . Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act .
• State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package , covering many aspects of wellness.
• reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request

What This Job Offers

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