Wabanaki Public Health and Wellness
CADC/LADC (Part Time) - Detox Setting
Wabanaki Public Health and Wellness, Bangor, Maine, United States, 04401
Job Description
Job Description Salary: Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness (WPHW)is growing, and we are excited to be adding new people to our team! If you value inclusivity, balance, and cultural centeredness and have a true passion for serving others, you may be a great fit for our team!WPHW is a non-profit organization that serves four federally recognized tribes located in five communities: the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, the Aroostook Band of Mi'kmaq, the Passamaquoddy Tribe at Indian Township, the Passamaquoddy Tribe at Pleasant Point, and the Penobscot Nation. Wabanaki traditions, language, and culture guide our approach and describe the ways we live in harmony with each other and the land we collectively share. Services are available to community members living on and off-reservation across the State of Maine.
Position Summary: This position supports the Wabanaki Center for Healing and Recovery Division. The Substance User Disorder Counselor provides alcohol and/or opioid use treatment, support, resources, and education to patients, family members, and the community. This individual will advocate for and offer a coordinated effort to support the patient in meeting their individual treatment goals.This position requires compassionate service in an environment committed to learning and growth alongside a dedicated team having a positive impact on patient experience.
This position will work primarily within our Detox Center and will serve both patients in the Detox Setting and the Outpatient Program. This position may require some weekends.
Duties and Responsibilities: Provide high quality, compassionate care through various mediums in collaboration with the Program Clinical Supervisor and Director. Provides high quality, compassionate individual, group and family counseling for patients, families and the community; facilitating or co-facilitating assigned groups and/or family sessions as needed. Provides compassionate bio-psycho-social services that demonstrates respect to patients, patient families and the community. Ensures all documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents are completed in a timely and clear/concise manner in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR). Prepares individual treatment plans for each assigned patient. Formulates initial/follow-up assessments and aftercare for all assigned patients. Evaluates and educates based upon patient needs and determines if referrals to other programs and/or facilities are needed for patients and family/significant others in a therapeutic milieu setting. Provides crisis intervention to patients, as needed. Provides case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality of care as needed. Participates in weekly clinical staff meeting with other members of the patient team to review patient progress and service requirements. Collaborate with other staff, medical
agencies/providers,
and community outreach to provide appropriate supports and presence for individual treatment progress. Follows all policies and procedures regarding patient information protection, including alcohol drug patient confidentiality (42 CFR) and HIPAA (45 CFR). Perform other related duties as required or assigned.
Education and Experience Required: Must be a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) or preferably a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) in the State of Maine Bachelor's degree in a relatable field is preferred Current basic life support (BLS) Experience working with Tribal Communities preferred
Skills and
QualificationsRequired: Willingness to travel to and perform duties at other Wabanaki Center for Healing and Recovery locations, as needed Possess a basic knowledge of administrative functions including, interpersonal communications, office etiquette, and computer skills Advanced knowledge of Wellbriety or 12-step treatment model and its application in residential treatment Knowledge and understanding of systems of violence and trauma, including inter-generational effects of history trauma and cultural diversity
Must pass all background and credentialing checks
Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Job Description Salary: Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness (WPHW)is growing, and we are excited to be adding new people to our team! If you value inclusivity, balance, and cultural centeredness and have a true passion for serving others, you may be a great fit for our team!WPHW is a non-profit organization that serves four federally recognized tribes located in five communities: the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, the Aroostook Band of Mi'kmaq, the Passamaquoddy Tribe at Indian Township, the Passamaquoddy Tribe at Pleasant Point, and the Penobscot Nation. Wabanaki traditions, language, and culture guide our approach and describe the ways we live in harmony with each other and the land we collectively share. Services are available to community members living on and off-reservation across the State of Maine.
Position Summary: This position supports the Wabanaki Center for Healing and Recovery Division. The Substance User Disorder Counselor provides alcohol and/or opioid use treatment, support, resources, and education to patients, family members, and the community. This individual will advocate for and offer a coordinated effort to support the patient in meeting their individual treatment goals.This position requires compassionate service in an environment committed to learning and growth alongside a dedicated team having a positive impact on patient experience.
This position will work primarily within our Detox Center and will serve both patients in the Detox Setting and the Outpatient Program. This position may require some weekends.
Duties and Responsibilities: Provide high quality, compassionate care through various mediums in collaboration with the Program Clinical Supervisor and Director. Provides high quality, compassionate individual, group and family counseling for patients, families and the community; facilitating or co-facilitating assigned groups and/or family sessions as needed. Provides compassionate bio-psycho-social services that demonstrates respect to patients, patient families and the community. Ensures all documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents are completed in a timely and clear/concise manner in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR). Prepares individual treatment plans for each assigned patient. Formulates initial/follow-up assessments and aftercare for all assigned patients. Evaluates and educates based upon patient needs and determines if referrals to other programs and/or facilities are needed for patients and family/significant others in a therapeutic milieu setting. Provides crisis intervention to patients, as needed. Provides case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality of care as needed. Participates in weekly clinical staff meeting with other members of the patient team to review patient progress and service requirements. Collaborate with other staff, medical
agencies/providers,
and community outreach to provide appropriate supports and presence for individual treatment progress. Follows all policies and procedures regarding patient information protection, including alcohol drug patient confidentiality (42 CFR) and HIPAA (45 CFR). Perform other related duties as required or assigned.
Education and Experience Required: Must be a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) or preferably a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) in the State of Maine Bachelor's degree in a relatable field is preferred Current basic life support (BLS) Experience working with Tribal Communities preferred
Skills and
QualificationsRequired: Willingness to travel to and perform duties at other Wabanaki Center for Healing and Recovery locations, as needed Possess a basic knowledge of administrative functions including, interpersonal communications, office etiquette, and computer skills Advanced knowledge of Wellbriety or 12-step treatment model and its application in residential treatment Knowledge and understanding of systems of violence and trauma, including inter-generational effects of history trauma and cultural diversity
Must pass all background and credentialing checks
Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.