Substance Abuse Counselor - LADC or CCS
Acadia HealthcareWaterville, MEUpdate time: March 16,2019
Job Description

Overview

We are currently seeking a full-time Substance Abuse Counselor for our outpatient facility in Waterville, ME - Discovery House. Hours are Monday - Friday, 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM. No weekends.

Discovery House CTC Waterville, a member of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, is a part of the leader in medication assisted treatment for individuals struggling with opioid addiction. With full-circle care that includes a blend of therapies and the use of safe and effective medications, we are prepared to treat the entire problem, not just a piece of it.

Position Characteristics
The Substance Abuse Counselor is a counseling professional who provides treatment and support to assist patients in their recovery from opioid addiction and assists with modifying problem behaviors; may also provide counseling services to families of patients through an outpatient setting.

Responsibilities

  • Conducts individual counseling sessions, under supervision, as scheduled and documents as required;
  • Conducts group and/or family sessions, under supervision, as scheduled and documents as required;
  • May co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions;
  • Responsible for initial assessments, as well as follow up assessment, for patients;
  • Prepares individual treatment plan for each assigned patients;
  • Ensures all documentation regarding patient care, treatment and incidents are completed timely and in a clear, concise manner;
  • May act as a liaison between referral sources and patients;
  • Provides crisis intervention to patients, as needed;
  • May plan for aftercare for assigned patients;
  • May act as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested;
  • May provide case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care;
  • Evaluates patient’s needs and determines if referrals to other programs or facilities is needed; and,
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in social or health services field with 2+ years experience in counseling field; or bachelor's degree in other field with 4+ years experience in the counseling field; or Master's degree in social or health services field with 1 year professional work experience; degree must be from an accredited college or university
Licenses/Certifications:
  • LADC (Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor) licensure as required in Maine.
    OR
  • CCS (Certified Clinical Supervisor) is preferred, but not required.
  • OR LCSW, OR LCPC
Company Benefits
We offer a competitive benefits package to all full-time employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Company paid group term life insurance.

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