Job Details

Overview

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program Hiring onsite and/or fully remote.

Position

Substance Use Counselor

Location/Hours

South Portland Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), South Portland, ME. Full-time hours: onsite or fully remote. Monday - Friday: 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM. To be considered for a remote position, you must reside in the Eastern Standard Time Zone.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, compassionate guidance in both individual and group counseling sessions.
• Plan, oversee, facilitate and document patientight recovery.
• Co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions as needed.
• Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner.
• Prepare individual treatment plans for each assigned patient.
• Initial assessments as well as follow up assessments.
• Evaluate patient needs and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.
• May plan for aftercare for assigned patients.
• Provide crisis intervention to patients, as needed.
• Provide case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care as needed.
• Act as a liaison between referral sources and patients, as needed.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED equivalent
• Prefer Bachelors or Masters degree in social or health services field
• Degree must be from an accredited college or university
• Previous experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings
• 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 CBT, MI, and relapse prevention techniques
• Documentation experience with clinical notes, treatment plans, and progress updates
• Familiarity with state regulatory standards (42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, Joint Commission)
• Experience collaborating in a multidisciplinary team with medical staff, case managers, and peer support specialists

Licenses/Certifications

• Maine CADC, LADC, or CCS Required

Benefits

• Semi-Annual Bonus Program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Competitive 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Employer-paid clinical supervision
• Free and unlimited access to 500+ accredited CEUs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Early morning hours offer a great work/life balance
• Opportunity for growth in the industry

About Our Team

South Portland Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in South Portland, ME, is part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, the leading provider of medication-assisted treatment in the nation. Our counseling team provides compassionate, high-quality counseling and therapy to patients seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder.

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