“Working as a substance abuse counselor is challenging, yet rewarding work. Working as a substance abuse counselor in a setting that offers methadone maintenance therapy is a special challenge, given the prevalence of common misinformation surrounding methadone as opioid replacement therapy. Nevertheless, as our patients and staff can attest, it is a valid, legal and effective tool to be used on the road to abstinence and sobriety, and methadone clinics need substance abuse counselors who understand addiction, relapse and recovery... 
LYNN SIKOSKI, M.ED.
Treatment Services Coordinator Concord Metro Treatment Center
Concord, New Hampshire
“I have been employed as a counselor with Colonial Management for 18 months. I have 16 years experience working with recovery addicts through a self-help. 12 step program. At first I was unsure whether or not I would be a good fit with Colonial Management, and the patient's they serve...
MICKETTRIC MANN, BSW Counselor Pensacola Metro Treatment Center Pensacola, Florida “The main reason as to why I come to work every day is that sometimes, if the patient wants to be helped, their life can be turned around in a positive way. I’ve never been in a situation where I can help so many people this way.”
PHIL YOUNGER
Pompano Treatment Center Pompano Beach, Florida “I am a nurse at Concord Metro in Concord, NH and have been here for four years. This job has taught me a great deal about addiction and that people can change. It is very rewarding to see somebody at the bottom of life climb back up and soar. We have had a great deal of people return to college, finish college, get their family and kids back in there life. I have also had the opportunity in my circle of people to educate them on the benefits of methadone maintenance.”
MICHELLE HUGHES
Nurse Concord Metro Treatment Center Concord, New Hampshire “I’ve been employed here at CMG for the past eight years. My experiences here have been very rewarding in a number of instances. Status wise, I began with CMG as an entry level counselor in 2001. Having been prompted by fellow employees who apparently saw... MELVIN L BASKIN, BA, CAP, CMHP
Program Director
Broward Treatment Center
Hollywood, Florida “The reasons why I enjoy working in a Methadone Maintenance setting is because Methadone Maintenance works. Methadone Maintenance Treatment when done properly as opposed to illicit use of heroin and other opiates does not cause the post addiction syndrome, the anxiety, the depression and cravings that recur for months and perhaps years after the last shot of heroin or the last handful of painkillers used due to the dependence... ROSARIO MILLAN, LMSW
Counselor
Mid Florida Metro Treatment Center
Kissimmee, Florida
“I have been working in the methadone maintenance program for 4 years now. I want to share some success stories as well as observations. I have worked in inpatient settings as well. I have noticed a substantial amount of patients repeating treatment multiple times without success...
LISA
Counselor
West Palm Beach Treatment Center
Lake Clark Shores, Florida
“I have been working for Colonial Management Group; Pompano Treatment Center in Pompano Beach, Florida for the last 2 years and 3 months. I enjoy my position as a Substance Abuse Counselor as it has allowed me to expand my knowledge in counseling as well as the disease of addiction... JOHANNA DIAZ
Pompano Treatment Center
Pompano Beach, Florida
“I have had the privilege of being employed by Colonial Management Group since November 2007 and since then, not once have I considered seeking employment elsewhere. I feel I have many opportunities as an employee. One of the many benefits...
DENISE M. VASQUEZ
Program Director
West Palm Beach Treatment Center
Lake Clark Shores, Florida
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