Day One

Substance Use Counselor

Charleston, ME 04422

regular

Job Type

full-time

Job Status

bachelors

Education

Entry Level (<2 years experience)

Career Level


Description: Day One is an established, non-profit organization and is Maine's premier agency dealing with adolescent substance use. This full time, 40-hour per week position will be part of Day One's program at Mountain View Correctional Center (MVCC) in Charleston, ME providing substance use assessments, individual, group and family counseling for young adults (18-30) and *adults (30+) *incarcerated at MVCC.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Provide substance use assessments, individual, group, and family counseling for Day One's program at the MVCC in accordance with the standards established and periodically updated by Day One. Maintain all clinical records in accordance with agency, licensing, and clinical standards. Provide Program Manager with statistics and client data as requested and as necessary to fulfill contract requirements. Participate in clinical supervision, training and staff meetings. Participate in MVCC clinical, quarterly, aftercare, team and unit treatment team meetings as appropriate. Represent Day One professionally at MVCC and the greater community as directed. Work collaboratively with the Department of Corrections staff, other contracted services staff, and with other Day One staff as needed and as appropriate, to further Day One's mission and effectively serve clients.

Confidentiality: On an ongoing basis strictly adhere to all Day One, Federal and State policies and procedures regarding the confidentiality of client, employee and Agency information.

Physical Environment: Duties will be performed at MVCF in Charleston, Maine. Some travel required to other Day One locations as well as to outside events.

Benefits This is a full time (40 hours per week) position offering comprehensive benefits, including paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, group medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan with employer match, training benefits, agency-paid STD/LTD/Life, and the intangible benefits of working with a professional team of colleagues, with an opportunity to make a significant and positive impact on youth in our community. For more information about Day One visit us at www.day-one.org

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $43,000.00 to $47,000.00 /year

Requirements

Requirements and Skills Needed for Position: Experience providing assessments and individual, family, and group substance use counseling. Understanding of substance use disorder and treatment needed. Group facilitation skills necessary. Bachelor's degree in Counseling or a related field recommended; Master's degree preferred. CADC required; LADC preferred or working towards. Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to work effectively and collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team. The position is full time during the day; however, it requires the ability to work flexible hours, including occasionally-scheduled early evening or weekend hours. Knowledge of the criminal justice system is helpful. The ability to work within an institutional setting is required.

Benefits

***This position offers a BONUS of $4,000***

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