Co-Occurring Program Counselor

Important Dates Opening Date: November 3, 2026 Closing Date: November 18, 2026 Job Details Job Class Code: 5302 Grade: 23 Salary: $24.76 - $34.74/hr* Shift: 8:00a - 4:30p Monday - Friday Job Description This is professional services work involving the co-occurring assessment and treatment of clients at Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center in a hospital setting. You will be performing diagnostic assessments, providing clinical input in client/staff consultations, developing co-occurring and substance use treatment plans, reviewing current substance use programs, as well as instructing students and staff. Work is performed under limited supervision. Minimum Qualifications A bachelor’s degree in a field related to co-occurring disorders or equivalent in directly related work experience AND two (2) years’ experience in co-occurring counseling. Education cannot be substituted for the required two years’ experience in co-occurring counseling. Licensing Requirements Possession of current Licensure as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor issued by State Board of Alcohol and Drug Counselors. Agency Information Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center (DDPC) is a 69-bed psychiatric hospital serving the entire State of Maine that provides services for people with severe mental illness. As a member of a statewide community of care givers, DDPC collaborates with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, their community and personal supports, to provide recovery-oriented, respectful, compassionate, and effective psychiatric care and treatment in the least restrictive, safest, and most therapeutic environment we can create. The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunity for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the State's population, including children, families, older Mainers, and individuals with disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disorders. The Department also promotes public health, operates two state psychiatric hospitals, and provides oversight to health care providers. Contact Information For additional information about this position please contact Jennifer Iverson at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io. Benefits of Working for the State of Maine No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto-"Dirigo" or "I lead"- as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including: Work-Life Fit - Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave. Health Insurance Coverage - The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($12,213.60 - $14,369.04 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State. Dental Insurance - The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value). Retirement Plan - The State contributes the equivalent of 14.06% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS). Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including non-birthing parents and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act. State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness. Equal Opportunity Statement As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics. Disability Accommodation Statement Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Other Support Statements Thinking about applying? 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