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title: Substance Use Disorder Counselor Outpatient
description: AROOSTOOK MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES is hiring for the Substance Use Disorder Counselor
  Outpatient role. See the full description and apply.
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date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z
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| **Company** | AROOSTOOK MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES |
| **Location** | Machias, ME |
| **Salary** | $39K/yr - $46.8K/yr |
| **Type** | Full Time |
| **Posted** | Sep 28, 2026 |

## Is this job real?

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## 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

**Benefits Offered:**

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

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

· 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.
## Skills

- Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
- Licensed Professional Counselor (Lpc)
- Co-Occurring Disorders Treatment
- Multidisciplinary Team
- Person Centred Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Professional Documentation in Health Care
- Licensing
- Collaboration
- Billing
- Developmental Disabilities Support
- Licensed Alcohol And Drug Counselor
- Referral Processing
- Behavioral Health
- Community Education
- Substance Use Disorder Treatment
- Community Resource Navigation
- Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor
- Peer Recovery
- Communication
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Family Therapy
## Benefits

- Mental Health
- Paid Time Off (Pto)
- Floating Holidays
- 403(b) Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans
- Pet Insurance

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