Full-Time Substance Use Counselor — Benefits & CEUs

California SUD Counselor Certification; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 77,366,000 - 85,962,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation and sick time

Clinical supervision (free to staff)

CEUs access (500+)

Job summary

Coastal Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Wilmington, CA, part of Acadia Healthcare, seeks a Substance Use Counselor. You will provide high-quality counseling to patients recovering from opioid use disorder through individual and group sessions.

The role requires California CADC/SUDCC or CATC preferred, with AOD registration and state-approved certifications. Full-time hours, benefits, and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• HS graduate or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in social or health services.
• Degree must be from an accredited college or university.
• Experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings.
• Familiarity with MAT medications and treatment approaches.
• Knowledge of CBT, MI and relapse prevention.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling.
• Plan, oversee, facilitate and document patient recovery.
• Co-facilitate group or family sessions as needed.
• Ensure timely, clear documentation of patient care and incidents.
• Prepare treatment plans for each patient.
• Conduct initial and follow-up assessments.
• Evaluate needs and arrange referrals when needed.
• Plan for aftercare for assigned patients.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Perform case management to ensure quality care.
• Liaise between referral sources and patients.

Skills

HS graduate

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

MAT familiarity

CBT knowledge

MI techniques

Documentation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in social/health services

Tools

None

Job description

Coastal Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Wilmington, CA, part of Acadia Healthcare, seeks a Substance Use Counselor. You will provide high-quality counseling to patients recovering from opioid use disorder through individual and group sessions.

The role requires California CADC/SUDCC or CATC preferred, with AOD registration and state-approved certifications. Full-time hours, benefits, and growth opportunities are offered.