Impactful Substance Use Counselor - Outpatient MAT (6-2)

Comprehensive Treatment Centers; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 85,962,000 - 110,318,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation and sick leave

Employer-paid clinical supervision

500+ CEUs access

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Boston Comprehensive Treatment Center in Massachusetts is seeking a Substance Use Counselor to support patients with opioid use disorder through individual and group counseling, and to document progress and treatment plans. The role emphasizes compassionate care, crisis intervention, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements include a Master’s Degree in a related field and credentials such as CAC/CAS/CADC/CRC/LADC I/II/LICSW/LCSW/LMHC/LMFT, or willingness to obtain within 60

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology, social work or related field.
• Hold one of the listed credentials or commit to obtaining within 60 days.
• Experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings is preferred.
• Familiar with MAT and related medications.
• Knowledge of CBT/MI and relapse prevention techniques.
• Strong documentation and record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, compassionate individual and group counseling.
• Plan, oversee, facilitate and document patient recovery.
• Co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions as needed.
• Ensure timely, clear documentation of patient care and incidents.
• Prepare individual treatment plans for each patient.
• Conduct initial and follow-up assessments.
• Evaluate patient needs and referrals to other programs.
• May plan for aftercare and provide crisis intervention.
• Provide case management and liaison between referrals and patients.

Skills

Counseling

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Master’s Degree

CAC

CAS

CADC

CRC

LADC I

LADC II

LICSW

LCSW

LMHC

LMFT

Job description

Boston Comprehensive Treatment Center in Massachusetts is seeking a Substance Use Counselor to support patients with opioid use disorder through individual and group counseling, and to document progress and treatment plans. The role emphasizes compassionate care, crisis intervention, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements include a Master’s Degree in a related field and credentials such as CAC/CAS/CADC/CRC/LADC I/II/LICSW/LCSW/LMHC/LMFT, or willingness to obtain within 60