Counselor- Substance Use Treatment

Position: Counselor- Substance Use Treatment (32 or 40 hrs)
Location: Manchester

Job Description

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 (32 or 40 hours) for our Manchester, ME location. (5:30am-1:30pm) 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.

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 Compensation details: 27-27 Hourly Wage