Substance Use Counselor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Maine.

📋 Description

• Regularly engage with clients, referral sources, field staff, and local community members.

• Act as a resource for clients and community partners, providing guidance on their recovery journey.

• Collaborate closely with a high-impact team of medical providers, recovery coaches, and coordinators.

• Deliver thorough feedback and maintain clinical progress notes on client interactions.

• Facilitate group therapy sessions for clients effectively.

• Work in partnership with community stakeholders on case management and care coordination initiatives.

• Manage group dynamics with sound, professional judgment while ensuring adherence to regulations.

• Participate in regular training sessions, meetings, and supervision as required.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's or Graduate degree in mental health, social work, psychology, addictions, or a related field.

• Valid Maine License as LADC, CADC, LCPC, LCSW, LMFT, or LCISW.

• Master’s level education is preferred.

• 2-3 years of experience in substance use or a related field.

• Possess a valid driver’s license.

• Willingness to travel within the state of Maine.

• Availability to work on Saturdays.

• Proven experience in leading group therapy sessions and effectively engaging with individuals and groups via telehealth/Zoom.

• Comfortable navigating an EMR and/or EHR system, including updating clinical documentation.

• Willingness to travel locally within the communities served.

• Must have a flexible schedule, including the ability to work two evenings a week to accommodate member needs.

• Self-motivated to assist as many individuals as possible, with a team-oriented "all hands on deck" attitude, and organized multitasking capabilities.

• Strong interpersonal skills and a professional demeanor are essential.

• Must have reliable internet service with fast upload/download capabilities.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of protected health or proprietary information in any work environment.

• A quiet space is required to communicate with members, team members, or external partners with minimal background noise and distractions.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.

• A recovery-friendly workplace that prioritizes family life, diversity, equity, and inclusion.