Counselor- Substance Use Treatment (32 or 40 hrs)

Everest Recovery Centers LLC•South Portland, ME

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Everest Recovery Centers (Everest Recovery) is run by seasoned veterans in the substance use disorder treatment field. Our mission is to improve lives and strengthen communities, one connection at a time. We help people rebuild their self-esteem and reestablish their roles as productive family members through our services, which include medication-assisted treatment; diagnostic assessment, relapse prevention and support groups, addiction education, counseling, and more. Current Opening: We are currently seeking a Full-time Counselor (32 or 40 hours) for our South Portland, ME facility from 5:30am-2pm. Salary is $27/hr+ bonus incentive.

Requirements

Highschool Diploma or GED
CADC or LADC required
Good Communication skills
Ability to be adaptable/flexible in a busy environment
Good decision-making skills
Everest Recovery conducts pre-employment background screening/investigation as well as drug screening

Responsibilities

Provide services to individuals with a primary diagnosis of an Opiate Use Disorder utilizing the 12 Core Functions of Substance Use Counseling.
Complete all required documentation.
Maintain strict adherence to patient confidentiality standards.
Serve as Peer Recovery Coach, assisting patients who are not on caseload with Health Homes Case Management Services.
Conduct clinical assessments to determine appropriate level of treatment.
Provide individual and group counseling services to patients.
Accurate and timely completion of patient documentation.
Maintain up to date and accurate patient records.
Provide case-management and referral services.
Adherence to patient confidentiality as required by Federal and State Law and Regulations.
Maintain state required certifications.
Attend required trainings.
Outreach and networking.