Counselor- Substance Use Treatment (32 or 40 hrs)

Description

Everest Recovery Centers (Everest Recovery) is run by seasoned veterans in the substance use disorder treatment field. Our mission is to improve lives and strengthen communities, one connection at a time.

We help people rebuild their self-esteem and reestablish their roles as productive family members through our services, which include medication-assisted treatment; diagnostic assessment, relapse prevention and support groups, addiction education, counseling, and more.

Current Opening

We are currently seeking a Full-time Counselor (32 or 40 hours) for our South Portland, ME facility from 5:30am-2pm. Salary is $27/hr+ bonus incentive.

Benefits

Everest Recovery provides a great benefits package which includes:

• Generous Paid Leave
• Eleven paid Holidays
• Collaborative, Patient-Centered Culture
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Company sponsored life and disability coverage
• 401(k) Retirement plan w/ company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Additional supplemental insurances available as well
• Professional Development

Position Summary

The primary role of the counselor is to provide services to individuals with a primary diagnosis of an Opiate Use Disorder utilizing the 12 Core Functions of Substance Use Disorder Counseling. Complete all required documentation. Maintain strict adherence to patient confidentiality standards. This position will also serve as Peer Recovery Coach, assisting patients who are not on caseload with Health Homes Case Management Services.

Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical

• Clinical assessments to determine appropriate level of treatment.
• Provision of individual and group counseling services to patients
• Accurate and timely completion of patient documentation
• Maintain up to date and accurate patient records

Provide Case-management and Referral Services

• Adherence to patient confidentiality as required by Federal and State Law and Regulations.
• Maintain state required certifications
• Attend required trainings
• Outreach and networking

Requirements

• Highschool Diploma or GED
• CADC or LADC required
• Good Communication skills
• Ability to be adaptable/flexible in a busy environment

Good Decision-making Skills

Everest Recovery conducts pre-employment background screening/investigation as well as drug screening