About Job
Make a Real Impact — One Life at a Time.
Are you a compassionate mental health therapist or substance abuse counselor who believes in the power of recovery?
At Enso Recovery, we’re more than a treatment center — we’re a community of professionals dedicated to helping individuals heal from substance abuse disorders, co-occurring mental health issues, and trauma. Join our team in Augusta, ME where your work as a Substance Use Counselor supports transformation and long-term wellness.
As a Substance Use Counselor at Enso, you’ll provide individual therapy, and group counseling to adults in our outpatient (IOP/OPT) and dual diagnosis programs. You’ll work collaboratively with case managers, physicians, and our Utilization Review (UR) team to ensure that clients receive high-quality, coordinated care.
We Are Proud To Offer:
- Pay Range: $25 - $32 / hour
- Pay range based on experience
- $3,000 Sign on Bonus; paid in increments after three and six months of employment
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- Employer Sponsored Benefits: Life insurance and Long-term disability
- 401K
- Bereavement leave
- Accrued PTO and 6 paid holidays + Veteran’s Day paid for service members
- Career Growth: Training, tuition reimbursement, EAP, and advancement opportunities
Substance Use Counselor Key Responsibilities:
- Facilitate group therapy and provide individual counseling using evidence-based practices
- Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and collaborate on treatment plans
- Coordinate care and communicate with families, referral sources, and discharge planners
- Maintain clinical documentation in line with HIPAA and best practice standards
- Participate in clinical team meetings, case reviews, and administrative supervision
- Maintain a 60% billable / 40% non-billable workload ratio
- Help create a safe, therapeutic environment for patients and staff
Substance Use Counselor Qualifications:
- Licensure Required: LADC or CADC
- Experience in substance abuse treatment, dual diagnosis, or mental health counseling
- Knowledge of trauma-informed care, CBT, DBT, or other evidence-based practices
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and clinical documentation skills
Benefits & Work Environment
- Supportive, mission-driven workplace
- Ongoing clinical supervision and professional development
- Work with a passionate team committed to recovery and wellness
- Clean, temperature-controlled indoor facility
- Standard business hours, some flexibility as needed
Join Our Team
At Enso Recovery, we’re more than just a treatment center — we’re a community dedicated to helping individuals heal, grow, and reclaim their lives. If you're looking for meaningful work as a Substance Use Counselor where your skills change lives every day, we would love to hear from you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Do you currently have a CADC or LADC license, or the ability to obtain one?
Work Location: In person
Professional Field

