Co-Occurring Program Counselor

Location: Augusta, Maine,None,None

Opening Date: January 6, 2025

Closing Date: January 31, 2025

Job Class Code: 5302
Grade: 23
Salary: $24.29 - $33.84 per hour*

*This includes a $.60 per hour institutional stipend

Location: Augusta, Maine

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Job Overview:

This is professional services work involving the co-occurring assessment and treatment of clients at Riverview 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 required two years’ experience in co-occurring counseling. 

Licensing Requirements:

Licensure as a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor as issued by State Board of Alcohol and Drug Counselors is also required. A CADC will be accepted with the ability to attain an LADC within one year. Preference will be given to those with a clinical license.

Agency information:

Riverview Psychiatric Center, in collaboration with the community, is a center for best practice, treatment, education and research, for individuals with serious, persistent mental illness, and co-occurring substance use disorders. Hospital leaders have worked hard to implement changes and establish quality measures of distinction. To continue our goal of becoming a leader within the Behavioral Health field, we are looking for candidates who work well in a team and are enthusiastic and dedicated to providing compassionate care. We hold accreditation's by CMS and the Joint Commission.

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.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

For additional information about this position or to request a paper application, please contact Robyn McFalls at 207-624-4672 or via email at robyn.l.mcfalls@maine.gov. 

Why join our team?

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 Balance– 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 ($11,196.96 - $13,172.88 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 ($358.08 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes 13.29% of pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
• Parental leave