What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substance Abuse Counselor position at Artemis?
Artemis Healthcare Partners is seeking a dedicated and passionate professional to join our client's team!
Position Name: Substance Abuse Counselor (CADC or LADC)
Location: Rockland, ME
Employment Type: Direct-Hire & Permanent
Setting: Substance Abuse Treatment Center
Pay: $27.75-$28.75/hr
Shift: Monday to Friday 4:30am-1:30pm
Qualifications:
Required:
- Holds a CADC or LADC.
- Knowledge of Harm Reduction and Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) programs.
- New Grads and New Counselors are welcome to apply!
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s Degree (or obtained within 5 years) or Master’s Degree.
- Experience in the substance abuse field preferred but not required. Open to candidates with a passion for helping people.
Job Summary:
- Provide individual, group, and family counseling to patients undergoing medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD).
- Complete all intake, admission, discharge, and transfer documentation accurately and on time.
- Develop individualized treatment plans and psychosocial assessments in accordance with program guidelines.
- Document patient progress and maintain clinical records in compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Identify and address clinical or case management needs to support patients’ recovery goals.
- Educate patients on treatment protocols, recovery steps, and related health issues.
- Ensure compliance with 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, and other applicable confidentiality regulations.
- Monitor patient behavior and activities while on center premises to ensure safety and compliance.
- Participate in audits, inspections, and accreditation preparation (e.g., CARF, DEA, State Board).
- Actively contribute to staff meetings, community relations efforts, and ongoing quality improvement initiatives.
Benefits:
- Benefits start Day 1!
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- HSA and FSA
- Teledoc/Telehealth
- PTO (3 weeks)
- Retirement Savings Plan 401(k) Employer Match 6%
- Relocation Assistance
- Life, AD&D, Short and Long Term, Bereavement
- Disability, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness
- Pet Insurance, Identity Theft
- Travel Assistance and Vacation Purchase Program
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP)
Apply Today!
You may also email your updated resume (include Position Name & Location):
anthony.izzi@artemissp.com or schedule your Prescreen Call directly: https://calendly.com/anthony-izzi-artemis/substance-abuse-counselor
Salary : $28 - $29