Substance Use Counselor
About The Position
The Substance Use Counselor works in an outpatient medication-assisted treatment (MAT) opioid treatment program and supports patients recovering from Opioid Use Disorder. The counselor provides compassionate, high-quality care through individual and group counseling, helps plan and oversee patient recovery, and maintains clear and timely documentation. The role is located in Maine and has full-time hours Monday through Friday, 5:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The calculated salary range is $22.83–$31.62 per hour. Eligible positions may qualify for student loan forgiveness through HRSA, depending on clinic-site eligibility.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Maine CADC or LADC certification is required.
- Previous experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings, such as outpatient, residential, or correctional facilities.
- Familiarity with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone.
- Experience conducting individual and group counseling sessions focused on substance use recovery.
- Knowledge of evidence-based practices, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and relapse prevention techniques.
- Experience maintaining clinical notes, treatment plans, and progress updates in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
- Familiarity with state regulatory standards, such as 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, and Joint Commission standards.
- Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams that include medical staff, case managers, and peer support specialists.
- Any degree must be from an accredited college or university.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a social or health services field is preferred.
- CCS certification is also considered.
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate guidance in individual and group counseling sessions.
- Plan, oversee, facilitate, and document patients’ recovery.
- Co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions as needed.
- Complete documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents in a timely and clear manner.
- Prepare individual treatment plans for assigned patients.
- Conduct initial and follow-up assessments.
- Evaluate patient needs and determine whether referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.
- Plan aftercare for assigned patients as needed.
- Provide crisis intervention as needed.
- Perform case management duties to ensure individualized, quality care.
- Act as a liaison between referral sources and patients as needed.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Competitive 401(k) plan
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Employer-paid clinical supervision
- Free, unlimited access to more than 500 accredited Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Early morning hours offering work/life balance
- Opportunity for growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
