Substance Use Disorder Counselor - Outpatient
Job Type
Full-time
Description


Are you passionate about helping individuals navigate their recovery journey and build a healthier future? AMHC is seeking a dedicated and compassionate full-time Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Counselor in Machias to provide assessment, counseling, and supportive services for individuals living with substance use disorders.


This is a rewarding opportunity to make a direct impact on the lives of individuals and families while working within a strong, integrated care team that includes mental health, recovery, and community-based supports.



What You’ll Do:

  • Provide comprehensive substance use services, including assessments, individual, group, and family counseling, consultation, and community education.  
  • Offer integrated behavioral health support by addressing both mental health and substance use needs.  
  • Deliver Co-Occurring services to individuals with substance use and mental health diagnoses or developmental disabilities.  
  • Maintain active engagement with clients and referral sources to support individualized treatment goals.  
  • Support “No Wrong Door” philosophy by assisting clients and families with referrals and resource access.  
  • Help clients navigate AMHC’s full continuum of care, including MAT, Residential, Peer Recovery, and Court-related services.  
  • Provide transportation to clients when necessary through collaboration with local bus services.  
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with licensing and billing requirements.  
  • Participate in regular team meetings and interdisciplinary case reviews.  

What You Bring:

  • Minimum of a CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor), LADC, or LCPC/LICSW with SUD experience preferred  
  • Knowledge and experience in working with individuals with substance use and co-occurring disorders  
  • Strong communication and clinical documentation skills  
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team  
  • Familiarity with community resources and an interest in engaging with local support systems  
  • Commitment to person-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally respectful care  
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation  

Why Join Us?

  • Mission-driven work that makes a lasting impact  
  • Supportive, collaborative work environment  
  • Full access to AMHC’s integrated network of care services  
  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits  
  • Ongoing training and professional development  
  • Opportunity to grow your career within the agency  

Benefits Offered:

  • Health
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life
  • AFLAC
  • Pet Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 403B with match
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • PTO with Floating Holidays

Ready to Apply?



Help others take the first steps toward recovery and healing.
AMHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer 
 
Requirements

  

· A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with one year of experience of a formal or subjective nature.

· The position requires the individual to hold and maintain licensure as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), leading to the achievement of full licensure as a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC). 

· Clinical consultation through a Clinical Consultant Supervisor (CCS) will be provided to those staff who are not yet licensed at the LADC level. 

· Holders of this position must complete a physical at least once every three years.

Salary Description
Dependent on experience