Substance Use Counselor

Acadia Healthcare • Presque Isle, ME

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About The Position

Join Our Mission: Substance Use Counselor! Full-time schedule. Monday–Friday: 5:30 AM – 1:30 PM Why You’ll Love Working at The Presque Isle Comprehensive Treatment Center: Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage. Semi-Annual Bonus Program. Competitive 401(k) with Company Match. Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation & Sick) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for wellness support. Additional Benefits of Joining our Clinical Team: Consistent schedule - early in and out times offering a great work/life balance. Opportunity for growth and advancement - c lear, climbable structure into Counselor Levels (1-5) based on education, credentials, and years of experience. Employer-paid clinical supervision - free to employees! Free and unlimited access to 500+ accredited Continuing Education Units (CEUs) - enhance your clinical knowledge and stay informed on evolving treatment approaches. Being the catalyst for change - empowering individuals to overcome SUD and make a daily life-saving impact! Your Job as a Substance Use Counselor: As a Substance Use Counselor, you’ll guide patients through their recovery journey with empathy and expertise, delivering individual and group counseling sessions that truly make a difference. What You’ll Do: Deliver individual and group counseling sessions with empathy and professionalism. Develop and implement individualized treatment plans. Conduct initial and follow-up assessments. Facilitate family or group sessions as needed. Maintain accurate, timely documentation. Provide crisis intervention and case management support. Coordinate referrals and aftercare planning. Eligible positions may qualify for student loan forgiveness through HRSA, depending on clinic site eligibility. Check your eligibility here: HRSA Eligibility. Qualifications Required Education, Skills & Qualifications Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent. Prefer a Bachelor’s or Master's degree in the social or health services field Experience & Knowledge: Previous experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings (outpatient, residential, or correctional facilities). Familiarity with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone. Skilled in 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. Strong documentation skills, including maintaining clinical notes, treatment plans, and progress updates in compliance with state and federal guidelines. Understanding of state regulatory standards (e.g., 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, Joint Commission). Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team (medical staff, case managers, peer support specialists). Preferred Licenses/Certifications: Maine CADC or LADC is . We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal, and local laws. AHCTC #LI-CTC #LI-AG1

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Previous experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings (outpatient, residential, or correctional facilities).
• Familiarity with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone.
• Skilled in 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.
• Strong documentation skills, including maintaining clinical notes, treatment plans, and progress updates in compliance with state and federal guidelines.
• Understanding of state regulatory standards (e.g., 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, Joint Commission).
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team (medical staff, case managers, peer support specialists).

Nice To Haves

• Maine CADC or LADC is

Responsibilities

• Deliver individual and group counseling sessions with empathy and professionalism.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Conduct initial and follow-up assessments.
• Facilitate family or group sessions as needed.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation.
• Provide crisis intervention and case management support.
• Coordinate referrals and aftercare planning.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage.
• Semi-Annual Bonus Program.
• Competitive 401(k) with Company Match.
• Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation & Sick)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for wellness support.
• Consistent schedule - early in and out times offering a great work/life balance.
• Opportunity for growth and advancement - c lear, climbable structure into Counselor Levels (1-5) based on education, credentials, and years of experience.
• Employer-paid clinical supervision - free to employees!
• Free and unlimited access to 500+ accredited Continuing Education Units (CEUs) - enhance your clinical knowledge and stay informed on evolving treatment approaches.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees