Counselor- Substance Use Treatment (32 or 40 hrs) at Everest Recovery Centers LLC

Saco, Maine, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication Skills, Adaptability, Decision-Making, Peer Recovery Coaching, Case Management, Counseling, Clinical Assessments, Documentation, Patient Confidentiality, Psycho-Educational Groups

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Everest Recovery Centers (Everest Recovery) is run by seasoned veterans in the substance use disorder treatment field. Our mission is to provide comprehensive services for persons affected by addiction through community awareness, quality and holistic clinical services in an efficient, safe, and fiscally sound environment. 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 Saco, ME facility. (5:30am-2pm) 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 Peer Recovery: Help patients become familiar with policy and regulations. Provide assistance with case Management through OHH program and all related referral services as needed. Collaborate with counseling staff, nursing and team members in coordinating patient care Facilitate psycho-educational groups Motivate and encourage patient’s participation in treatment 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 Able to be certified in the State of Maine as a Peer Recovery Coach Everest Recovery conducts pre-employment background screening/investigation as well as drug screening

Responsibilities

The counselor provides services to individuals with Opiate Use Disorder, including clinical assessments and individual/group counseling. They also assist patients with case management and facilitate psycho-educational groups.