What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substance Use Disorder Counselor LADC/CADC position at Recovery Connections of Maine?
Who we are
We are a growing and innovative substance use and mental health agency. We use a multi phase treatment approach that makes sense to people accessing treatment. We are a team that communicates well, supports training and supervision. We have a belief in unconditional positive regard with an emphasis on the therapeutic relationship being key to positive treatment outcomes. We are team oriented. We believe that our team is our most important resource.
Responsibilities
Group facilitation
Intensive Outpatient Program facilitation
Individual counseling
Treatment planning
Documentation
Participation in individual and group supervision
Communication with medical providers, colleagues in the agency, and the community
Case management
Participation in staff meeting
Ideal candidate
Open minded about treatment and recovery
Effective communicator
Strong leadership skills
Understands the landscape of the treatment community in the Lewiston Auburn area
Unbreakable boundaries
Highly organized
Invested in the positive treatment outcome of the people we work with
Understands and uses recovery messaging
Qualifications
2 years experience with substance abuse; mental or behavioral health; or social work. Specifically, experience facilitating group counseling
Knowledge of social services and other resources in the community
An active license to practice as a counselor in Maine: CADC or LADC, LCSW, LCPC
High degree of comfort working with technology, including electronic health records
Bachelor’s degree, Master's level preferred.
Preferred but not required:
Experience working with opiate use disorder
Experience working in a Medication Assisted Treatment environment
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $65,000 - $75,000