Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor

Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness (WPHW)is growing, and we are excited to be adding new people to our team! If you value inclusivity, balance, and cultural centeredness and have a true passion for serving others, you may be a great fit for our team!WPHW is a non-profit organization that serves four federally recognized tribes located in five communities: the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, the Aroostook Band of Mi'kmaq, the Passamaquoddy Tribe at Indian Township, the Passamaquoddy Tribe at Pleasant Point, and the Penobscot Nation. Wabanaki traditions, language, and culture guide our approach and describe the ways we live in harmony with each other and the land we collectively share. Services are available to community members living on and off-reservation across the State of Maine. Position Summary This position supports the Wabanaki Center for Healing and Recovery Division. Counselors provide alcohol and/or opioid use treatment, support, resources, andeducation to patients, family members, and the community. This individual willadvocate for and offer a coordinated effort to support the patient in meeting theirindividual treatment goals. This position requires compassionate service in anenvironment committed to learning and growth alongside a dedicated team having apositive impact on patient experience. This is a full-time benefits eligible position. Duties and Responsibilities Provide high quality, compassionate care through various mediums incollaboration with the Program Clinical Supervisor and Director. Provides high quality, compassionate individual, group and family counseling forpatients, families and the community; facilitating or co-facilitating assignedgroups and/or family sessions as needed. Provides compassionate bio-psycho-social services that demonstrates respect topatients, patient families and the community. Ensures all documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents arecompleted in a timely and clear/concise manner in the Electronic Medical Record(EMR). Prepares individual treatment plans for each assigned patient. Formulatesinitial/follow-up assessments and aftercare for all assigned patients. Evaluates and educates based upon patient needs and determines if referrals toother programs and/or facilities are needed for patients and family/significantothers in a therapeutic milieu setting. Provides crisis intervention to patients, as needed. Provides case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality ofcare as needed. Participates in weekly clinical staff meetings with other members of the patientteam to review patient progress and service requirements. Collaborate with other staff, medical agencies/providers, and communityoutreach to provide appropriate support and presence for individual treatmentprogress. Follows all policies and procedures regarding patient information protection,including alcohol drug patient confidentiality (42 CFR) and HIPAA (45 CFR). Perform other related duties as required or assigned Education and Experience Required Must be a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) or preferably a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) in the State of Maine. Bachelor's degree in a relatable field is preferred Current basic life support (BLS) Experience working with Tribal Communities preferred Skills and QualificationsRequired Willingness to travel to and perform duties at other Wabanaki Center for Healing and Recovery locations, as needed. Possess a basic knowledge of administrative functions including interpersonal communications, office etiquette, and computer skills. Advanced knowledge of Wellbriety or 12-step treatment model and its application in residential treatment. Knowledge and understanding of systems of violence and trauma, including inter-generational effects of historical trauma and cultural diversity. Availability to work weekends – Flexible schedule. Must pass all background and credentialing checks. Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. #J-18808-Ljbffr Wabanakihw