Master's Substance Use Counselor: MAT, Growth & CEUs

Comprehensive Treatment Centers; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Semi-Annual Bonus

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Clinical supervision

CEUs

EAP

Early morning hours

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Comprehensive Treatment Centers in Nashville, TN seeks a Substance Use Counselor with a Master’s degree to join our outpatient MAT program. The role focuses on individual and group counseling, treatment planning, and crisis intervention to support recovery from opioid use disorder.

Responsibilities include conducting assessments, documenting progress, coordinating care, and liaising with referral sources. Growth opportunities and strong benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social or health services field.
• Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Previous experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings (outpatient, residential, or correctional).
• Familiarity with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT): methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone.
• Experience conducting individual and group counseling sessions focused on substance use recovery.
• Knowledge of CBT, MI, and relapse prevention techniques.
• Documentation experience with clinical notes, treatment plans, and progress updates per state/federal guidelines.
• Familiarity with state regulatory standards (42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, Joint Commission).
• Experience collaborating in a multidisciplinary team with medical staff, case managers, and peer support specialists.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, compassionate guidance in both individual and group counseling sessions.
• Plan, oversee, facilitate and document patient's recovery.
• Co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions as needed.
• Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents is completed timely and clearly.
• Prepare individual treatment plans for each assigned patient.
• Conduct initial assessments and follow-up assessments.
• Evaluate patient needs and determine referrals to other programs/facilities as needed.
• May plan for aftercare for assigned patients.
• Provide crisis intervention to patients as needed.
• Provide case management duties ensuring individualized quality care.
• Act as liaison between referral sources and patients.

Education

Master's degree in social or health services field

Job description

Comprehensive Treatment Centers in Nashville, TN seeks a Substance Use Counselor with a Master’s degree to join our outpatient MAT program. The role focuses on individual and group counseling, treatment planning, and crisis intervention to support recovery from opioid use disorder.

Responsibilities include conducting assessments, documenting progress, coordinating care, and liaising with referral sources. Growth opportunities and strong benefits are offered.