Substance Abuse Disorder Clinical Therapist

Substance Abuse Disorder Clinical Therapist About the job Substance Abuse Disorder Clinical Therapist

Substance Abuse Disorder Clinical Therapist
Full-Time with Benefits (Salary $60K to $70K)
Days Shift,Thursday to Monday Schedule (preferred, subject to change)
LADC preferred, eligible forCADC required.

Location:

Portland, Maine

About Us:
Pine Tree Recovery Center, part of the Guardian Recovery network, is a trusted leader in substance use disorder treatment in the Portland, Maine area. We’ve built a truly unique and highly effective recovery experience, crafted by top addiction treatment professionals and inspired by invaluable feedback from our clients.

Join Our Team:
As a Substance Abuse Counselor, you will play a pivotal role in providing support and guidance to individuals seeking recovery from substance abuse. Join us in our mission to make a positive impact on the well‑being of individuals and families in our community.

Specifically, this clinical position will be supporting our clients in detox and residential level of care.

Substance Abuse Counselor Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology,or a related field is required.
• Valid state clinical licensure, or eligible to become licensed, is required (see below).
• Prior experience in substance abuse counseling is preferred, but a willingness to work in this field with mentorship/training will suffice.
• Detox or residential level of clinical experience is preferred, but not required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to promoting a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Licensure

Required:

• Valid license in Maineas aLicensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) is preferred.
• Candidates who are immediately eligible for their
  
  Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) license in Mainecan be considered.
• Alternative licensure in Mainemay be able to include:
  Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
  Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
  Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Substance Abuse Counselor Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to determine the needs of individuals seeking substance abuse treatment.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings.
• Provide counseling services to individuals and facilitate group therapy sessions.
• Address the unique needs and challenges associated with substance abuse recovery.
• Offer education and preventive services to individuals and groups to promote substance abuse awareness and prevention.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of client interactions, treatment plans, and progress.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and documentation standards.
• Work collaboratively with other counselors, healthcare professionals, and support staff to deliver comprehensive care.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to treatment planning.

Pay: Full-time salary with benefits ranging from $60,000 to $70,000 depending on experience, level of licensure, etc.

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Supportive and positive work culture
• Opportunities for career advancement

Schedule: Thursdays through Mondays, but this is subject to change and we may be flexible with other schedule options.