Penobscot County Jail Substance Abuse Counselor CADC or LADC
Community Health and Counseling Services
Bangor, MEFull-time$53K/yrPosted 3mo agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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Community Health and Counseling Services is hiring a Penobscot County Jail Substance Abuse Counselor CADC or LADC. The PCJ Substance Abuse Counselor conducts substance use assessments and ongoing substance abuse counseling with individuals incarcerated at Penobscot County Jail. This role involves collaboration with medical and Medication Assisted Treatment providers, corrections staff, and other contracted providers to ensure inmates’ treatment needs are effectively addressed. Service is provided to adults of all ages who are being screened for or are receiving Medication Assisted Treatment during incarceration.
Key focus areas include Conduct substance use assessments with incarcerated individuals, Provide ongoing substance abuse counseling to incarcerated individuals, and Collaborate with Penobscot County Jail’s medical providers.
Successful candidates bring Associate's Degree In Relevant Field, 3 Years Working With Clients Who Have A Substance Use Disorder, and CPR Certification. Important skills include Substance Use Assessments, Substance Abuse Counseling, and Collaboration. Preferred (not required): Knowledge Of Medications, Medical Terminology, Medication Assisted Treatment For SUD, and Mental Health Issues.
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Penobscot County Jail Substance Abuse Counselor CADC or LADC
Job Type(s):Full-Time
Location(s):Bangor, Maine
Licenses/Certifications:CADC or LADC (preferred)
Education:Associates Degree in relevant field
Experience:Three years working with clients who have a substance use disorder
Job Description
The PCJ Substance Abuse Counselor conducts substance use assessments and ongoing substance abuse counseling with individuals incarcerated at Penobscot County Jail, in collaboration with Penobscot County Jail’s medical and Medication Assisted Treatment providers.
The PCJ Substance Abuse Counselor works collaboratively with corrections staff and other contracted providers to ensure inmates’ treatment needs are evaluated and addressed effectively.
Service is provided to adults of all ages who are being screened for or are receiving Medication Assisted Treatment during incarceration.
Strong knowledge of medications and medical terminology, medication assisted treatment for SUD, mental health issues, and crisis intervention is preferred.
Must be able to earn certification in CPR and First Aid within the first six months of employment.
Annual Salary – $53,000
CHCS believes in the importance of work-life balance, we offer generous leave time with paid sick & vacation time plus seven paid holidays and five paid float holiday time to our full-time staff and pro-rated time for part-time staff.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
Discrimination is Against the Law
In accordance with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations cited below, Community Health and Counseling Services (CHCS) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, pay transparency, and status as a protected veteran, or any other trait that is protected under local, state or federal law in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs or activities.
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