Chemical Dependency Counselor jobs in Maine
Chemical Dependency Counselor runs individual, family, and group counseling for patients in chemical dependency programs. Acts as mediator between patients, relatives, medical staff, and outside agencies if needed. Being a Chemical Dependency Counselor tracks patient progress and dispensation of treatment services. Typically requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent; meets the standards for Chemical Dependency Counselor Certification Board, or other appropriate certification. Additionally, Chemical Dependency Counselor typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Chemical Dependency Counselor's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Senior Chemical Dependency Counselor
- University of Rochester
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Strong, ME
FULL_TIME
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Opening
Full Time 40 hours Grade 053 Psychiatry SMH Crisis
Responsibilities
GENERAL PURPOSE:
Provides counseling services under direct supervision as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team treating individuals with substance use disorders. Assisting in the development of treatment goals for those individuals. May have supervisory responsibility for other team members.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Group and Individual Therapy- Demonstrates ability to work as cotherapist in group therapy for alcohol/drug dependent persons and has a working knowledge of the concepts underlying group therapy including role of feelings, defenses.
- Establishes long term counseling relationships with patients.
- Co-facilitating groups with Peer/Family Adovcates.
- Performs intake evaluations by direct interview of persons applying for treatment.
- Assesses chemical use history, including type, quantity, frequency and pattern of use of licit, prescription, or illicit substances including psychological, social, legal, medical, psychiatric, financial, vocational and educational consequences; history of treatment efforts including detoxification, rehabilitation, drug-free treatment, chemotherapy programs; assesses patients for symptoms of psychological dependence, motivation for change, personal resources.
- Assist social work with the referrals as deemed appropriate for the determined level of care.
- Documentation and patient treatment plans
- Gathers family historical data concerning drug and alcohol usage; relationship, current functioning; prepares oral and written clinical reports of interview data to be reviewed at multidisciplinary intake review and diagnostic conferences.
- Develops and carries out counseling of drug/alcohol abusing or addicted patients in the context of a comprehensive treatment plan.
- Demonstrates ability to communicate treatment team decision to patient and to assess developments that require conference with other members of interdisciplinary team.
- Creates and facilitates education for inpatient staff and faculty
- Maintains continuing education in knowledge and skills affecting the discipline of chemical dependency counseling, including attendance at in-service meetings.
- Establishes communication using established rules of confidentiality and laws concerning rights of patients and uses correspondence with other health-related agencies, employers, criminal justice programs and social service programs in order to assess reasons for referral or applicant's legal or social service status.
- Incorporates these data into diagnostic team assessment evaluating the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs of the patients and their families.
- Attend staff meetings and remain in compliance with departmental standards etc.
- Provide consultation services as needed for the Pediatric Inpatient Psychiatry unit.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:- Master’s Degree from a related Certified as a NYS Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) or (CASAC-T). If CASAC-T upon hire successful completion of examination to remove the (T (training)) designation must be completed within 12 months of hire.
- 1 year experience in a chemical dependency program, preferably in a inpatient or residential levels of care; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Availability to work a flexible work schedule including occasional evenings and weekends, effective communication and teaching skills, and the ability to empathize families and/or support systems
- Certified as a NYS Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) or (CASAC-T). If CASAC-T upon hire successful completion of examination to remove the (T (training)) designation must be completed within 12 months of hire.
How To Apply
All applicants must apply online.
EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled
Pay Range
Pay Range: $57,595 - $80,600 Annually
The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job’s compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations. - 7 Days Ago
Chemical Dependency Counselor
- University of Rochester
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Strong, ME
FULL_TIME
- Opening Full Time 40 hours Grade 051 Psychiatry SMH Addiction Psych Schedule 8 AM-4:30 PMResponsibilities POSITION SUMMARY: To provide outpatient counseling services under direct supervision as a memb...
- 8 Days Ago
Chemical Dependency RN - nights
- HexaQuEST Global
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Lewiston, ME
FULL_TIME
- Job DescriptionPERMANENT ADDRESS MUST BE MORE THAN 50 MILES FROM THE HOSPITALMUST NOT BE A PREVIOUS EMPLOYEE OF ST. MARY'SCPI RequiredThe Registered Nurse on the Adult Chemical Dependency unit is an e...
- 3 Days Ago
Chemical Dependency RN - Days
- HexaQuEST Global
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Lewiston, ME
FULL_TIME
- Job DescriptionPERMANENT ADDRESS MUST BE MORE THAN 50 MILES FROM THE HOSPITALMUST NOT BE A PREVIOUS EMPLOYEE OF ST. MARY'SCPI RequiredThe Registered Nurse on the Adult Chemical Dependency unit is an e...
- 8 Days Ago
Quality Control Laboratory Technician
- GAC Chemical Corporation
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Searsport, ME
PART_TIME,FULL_TIME
- GAC Chemical Corporation in Searsport, Maine is looking for a Quality Control Laboratory Technician to independently perform various quality control tests for the 11 pm-7 am shift. Candidate must have...
- 2 Days Ago
Weekend Dispatcher
- GAC Chemical Corporation
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Searsport, ME
PART_TIME
- About us GAC Chemical Corporation, located in Searsport, Maine, manufactures and distributes industrial, specialty, and fine inorganic and organic chemicals. **Job Overview:** We are seeking an organi...
- 2 Days Ago
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- A-Line Staffing Solutions
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Chemical Dependency Counselor
- Catholic Health Initiatives
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Chemical Dependency Counselor
- Elevate Recovery Centers Llc
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Glen Burnie, MD
- Job Description Job Description Job Purpose: Working under general supervision is responsible for performing a full rang...
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Chemical Dependency Counselor - Clinic
- Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System
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Gonzales, LA
- Job Description $7,000 Sign On Bonus for qualified candidates At Our Lady of the Lake Health, we offer you so much more ...
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Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC)
- Fort Bend Regional Council On Subst
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Stafford, TX
- Job Description Job Description Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance The Fo...
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Chemical Dependency Counselor
- RESOLVE WELLNESS
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Columbus, OH
- Job Description Job Description Provide substance abuse counseling and relapse prevention support to clients. Make refer...
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Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor
- Turtle Creek Manor Inc
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Dallas, TX
- Job Description Job Description Private non-profit substance use treatment program is seeking LCDC to provide clinical t...
- 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
Outpatient Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor
- Santa Maria Hostel
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Houston, TX
- Job Description Job Description Position Summary: Under general supervision, the Counselor is responsible for the implem...
- 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
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