What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substance Use Disorder Counselor - CADC/LADC position at Waterville Comprehensive Treatment Center?
Overview
Seeking: Substance Use Disorder Counselor - CADC or LADC in Maine required
Full Time Hours: Monday - Friday, 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Our Benefits:
- Quarterly Bonus Program
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Competitive 401(k) plan
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering continued support to employee lifestyle and well-being
Our Team:
Waterville Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Waterville, 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 that are seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder.
Your Job as a Substance Use Disorder Counselor:
The Substance Use Disorder Counselor is instrumental in our patient’s treatment and recovery from opioid use disorder. Substance Use Disorder Counselors provide high quality, compassionate care through various mediums which include both individual and group counseling sessions.
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 - clear, 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
- STAR LRP Student Loan Forgiveness providing clinicians with access to help pay off federal student loans, allowing them to concentrate on patient-centered care
- Being the catalyst for change - empowering individuals overcome SUD and make a daily life-saving impact!
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide high quality, compassionate guidance in both individual and group counseling sessions.
- Plan, oversee, facilitate and document patient's 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
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.
Licenses/Certifications:
- Maine CADC, LADC, LCSW or LCPC required.
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.
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