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Acadia Healthcare·Presque Isle Comprehensive Treatment Center · Presque Isle, ME

Substance Use Counselor

Behavioral Health / PsychWed–Fri · Days
iPosting details
ScheduleDays
RequirementsMaine CADC or LADC is required .
EducationHS diploma/GED · Bachelor's degree preferred
SourceAcadia Healthcare · posted Sep 29, 2026
✓Requirements
Certifications
✓Maine CADC or LADC is required .
Education
✓HS diploma or GED equivalent
✓Degree must be from an accredited college or university.
Prefer Bachelor’s or Master's degree in social or health services field preferred
Qualifications
✓Previous experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings, such as outpatient, residential, or correctional facilities.
✓Familiarity with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone.
✓Experience conducting individual and group counseling sessions focused on substance use recovery.
✓Knowledge of evidence-based practices, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and relapse prevention techniques.
✓Documentation experience, including maintaining clinical notes, treatment plans, and progress updates in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
✓Familiarity with state regulatory standards (e.g., 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, Joint Commission standards).
✓Experience collaborating in a multidisciplinary team with medical staff, case managers, and peer support specialists.
+Benefits
✓Semi-Annual Bonus Program
✓Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
✓Competitive 401(k) plan
✓Paid vacation and sick time
✓Employer-paid clinical supervision (free to employees)
✓Free and unlimited access to 500+ accredited Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
+Presque Isle Comprehensive Treatment Center
1behavioral health role open
Presque IsleME
Pay for this position
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Sign-on $6,000
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✓You’ll need
Certifications
✓Maine CADC or LADC is required .
Education
✓HS diploma or GED equivalent
✓Degree must be from an accredited college or university.
Prefer Bachelor’s or Master's degree in social or health services field preferred
Qualifications
✓Previous experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings, such as outpatient, residential, or correctional facilities.
✓Familiarity with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone.
✓Experience conducting individual and group counseling sessions focused on substance use recovery.
✓Knowledge of evidence-based practices, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and relapse prevention techniques.
✓Documentation experience, including maintaining clinical notes, treatment plans, and progress updates in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
✓Familiarity with state regulatory standards (e.g., 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, Joint Commission standards).
✓Experience collaborating in a multidisciplinary team with medical staff, case managers, and peer support specialists.
+Benefits
Semi-Annual Bonus ProgramMedical, Dental, and Vision insuranceCompetitive 401(k) planPaid vacation and sick time

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About the role

Substance Use Counselors provide high quality, compassionate care through various mediums which include both individual and group counseling sessions.