Substance Use Counselor, Residential Treatment Program ($5000 Sign-on)

Milestone Recovery•Portland, ME

26d•$25 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Our Mission is to provide compassionate care and services to empower individuals experiencing substance use disorders, mental illnesses, and homelessness to attain an enhanced quality of life regardless of ability to pay. An individual in this position provides a full range of direct treatment services consistent with the 12-Core Functions of addiction treatment as well as the belief in harm reduction all within a licensed addiction treatment agency under the supervision of the Clinical Team Lead. Other duties include screening and intake, psychosocial assessment, treatment planning, referrals, individual counseling, and providing direct care service. Residential Treatment Program Counselors may be tasked with certain training activities for entry level and new staff members for which they are qualified.

Requirements

Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Has an active state license as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) or Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC).
Has a valid Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

Experience within the field of chronic substance use is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assesses, develops, and implements all aspects of client care provided by the counseling department.
Makes appropriate referrals for clients to other agencies to help clients meet their vocational, educational, social, occupational, and recreational needs.
Provides multiple treatment groups daily.
Completes and maintains necessary records and reports in an accurate and confidential manner.
Provide transportation and accompany patients to other community providers as applicable
Demonstrates compassionate and clinically appropriate care for clients.
Provides services consistent with applicable codes of ethics and industry standards.
Is a willing and active member of an interdisciplinary treatment team.
Performs other related duties as assigned.