Counselor- Substance Use Treatment (32 or 40 hrs)
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This posting states $27–$28 an hour. Open mental health therapist jobs in Maine post a median of $33.60 an hour, the middle half $29.75–$56.50, across 12 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Mental health therapists employed in Maine earn a median of $28.83 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 63.8% · Stating an hourly rate 45.7%
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About the job
Everest Recovery Centers (Everest Recovery) is run by seasoned veterans in the substance use disorder treatment field. Our mission is to improve lives and strengthen communities, one connection at a time.
We help people rebuild their self-esteem and reestablish their roles as productive family members through our services, which include medication-assisted treatment; diagnostic assessment, relapse prevention and support groups, addiction education, counseling, and more.
Current Opening:
We are currently seeking a Full time Counselor CADC or LADC (32 or 40 hours) for our Manchester, ME location. (5:30am-1:30pm)
Benefits
Everest Recovery provides a great benefits package which includes:
- Generous Paid Leave
- Eleven paid Holidays
- Collaborative, Patient-Centered Culture
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- Company sponsored life and disability coverage
- 401(k) Retirement plan w/ company match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Additional supplemental insurances available as well
- Professional Development
Position Summary
The primary role of the counselor is to provide services to individuals with a primary diagnosis of an Opiate Use Disorder utilizing the 12 Core Functions of Substance Use Disorder Counseling. Complete all required documentation. Maintain strict adherence to patient confidentiality standards.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Clinical assessments to determine appropriate level of treatment.
- Provision of individual and group counseling services to patients
- Accurate and timely completion of patient documentation
- Maintain up to date and accurate patient records
- Provide case-management and referral services
- Adherence to patient confidentiality as required by Federal and State Law and Regulations.
- Maintain state required certifications
- Attend required trainings
- Outreach and networking
Requirements
- Highschool Diploma or GED
- CADC or LADC required
- Good Communication skills
- Ability to be adaptable/flexible in a busy environment
- Good decision-making skills
- Everest Recovery conducts pre-employment background screening/investigation as well as drug screening
From Everest Recovery Centers's job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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