Substance Abuse Center Director (Hosp. Op.) jobs in Abbot, ME

Overview

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Seeking: Substance Abuse Counselor - CADC or LADC in Maine

Full Time Hours: Monday - Friday, 5 AM - 1:30 PM

Our Benefits: 

• Quarterly Bonus Program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Competitive 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Employer-paid clinical supervision (free to employees)
• STAR LRP Student Loan Forgiveness
• Free and unlimited access to 500 accredited Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
• Early morning hours offering a great work/life balance
• Opportunity for growth that is second to none in the industry

Our Team:

Waterville Comprehensive Treatment Center, located in Waterville, Maine, 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 that are seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder.

Your Job as a Substance Abuse Counselor:

The Substance Abuse Counselor is instrumental in our patient’s treatment and recovery from opioid use disorder. Substance Abuse Counselors provide high quality, compassionate care through various mediums which include both individual and group counseling sessions.

Substance Abuse Counselor Responsibilities:

• Provide high quality, compassionate guidance in both individual and group counseling sessions.
• Plan, oversee, facilitate and document patient's recovery.
• Facilitate 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.
• Act as a liaison between referral sources and patients, as needed.

Qualifications

Required Education, Skills, and Qualifications: 

• HS diploma or GED equivalent;
• Prefer Bachelor’s or Master's degree in social or health services field; 
• Degree must be from an accredited college or university. 

Preferred Skills and Qualifications: 

• Prior experience or knowledge in an addiction recovery and/or MAT/OTP environment is preferred.

Licenses/Certifications:  

• CADC or LADC required.

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