Counselor- Substance Use Treatment
Listed compensation
$27-$28/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job 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 CADC or LADC for our new location in Ellsworth, ME. Hours are Monday through Friday from 5:30am-1:30pm or 6am-2pm.
Benefits
- Everest Recovery provides a great benefits package which includes:
- Generous Paid Leave
- 11 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.
Duties and Responsibilities
- 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
- High school 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
Key Responsibilities
The counselor provides clinical assessments and individual or group counseling services to patients with Opiate Use Disorders. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate patient records and ensuring adherence to confidentiality regulations.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 68% are remote, 40% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Maine is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$57k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $59k in an average-cost state. 62.0% of Maine clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 10% in substance use / addiction counselor | ranked against 1,008 Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $56k–$58k | Substance Use / Addiction Counselor median $58k (middle half $52k–$64k)436 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$59k in purchasing power | Maine index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings in Maine | 28 active | 13,727 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 68% remote · 40% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US Counselor listings: 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 15% offer loan repayment13,724 active listings, Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Counselor- Substance Use Treatment at Everest Recovery Centers a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Substance Use / Addiction Counselor — ranked against 1,008 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
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