Description:
Are you passionate about helping individuals navigate their recovery journey and build a healthier future? AMHC is seeking a dedicated and compassionate full-time Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Counselor in Machias to provide assessment, counseling, and supportive services for individuals living with substance use disorders.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a direct impact on the lives of individuals and families while working within a strong, integrated care team that includes mental health, recovery, and community-based supports.
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Provide comprehensive substance use services, including assessments, individual, group, and family counseling, consultation, and community education.
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Offer integrated behavioral health support by addressing both mental health and substance use needs.
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Deliver Co-Occurring services to individuals with substance use and mental health diagnoses or developmental disabilities.
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Maintain active engagement with clients and referral sources to support individualized treatment goals.
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Support “No Wrong Door” philosophy by assisting clients and families with referrals and resource access.
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Help clients navigate AMHC’s full continuum of care, including MAT, Residential, Peer Recovery, and Court-related services.
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Provide transportation to clients when necessary through collaboration with local bus services.
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Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with licensing and billing requirements.
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Participate in regular team meetings and interdisciplinary case reviews.
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Minimum of a CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor), LADC, or LCPC/LICSW with SUD experience preferred
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Knowledge and experience in working with individuals with substance use and co-occurring disorders
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Strong communication and clinical documentation skills
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Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
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Familiarity with community resources and an interest in engaging with local support systems
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Commitment to person-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally respectful care
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Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
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Mission-driven work that makes a lasting impact
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Supportive, collaborative work environment
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Full access to AMHC’s integrated network of care services
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Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
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Ongoing training and professional development
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Opportunity to grow your career within the agency
Benefits Offered:
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Health
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Dental
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Vision
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Life
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AFLAC
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Pet Insurance
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Employee Assistance Program
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403B with match
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Flexible Spending Accounts
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PTO with Floating Holidays
Help others take the first steps toward recovery and healing.
AMHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Requirements:
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with one year of experience of a formal or subjective nature.
- The position requires the individual to hold and maintain licensure as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), leading to the achievement of full licensure as a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC).
- Clinical consultation through a Clinical Consultant Supervisor (CCS) will be provided to those staff who are not yet licensed at the LADC level.
- Holders of this position must complete a physical at least once every three years.
