MAT Opioid Counselor: Growth, CEUs & Early Hours

Acadia Healthcare; Palm Springs (CA); Sur place; USD 37 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid vacation and sick time

Employer-paid clinical supervision

Free CEUs access (500+ CEUs)

EAP program

Early morning shifts

Growth opportunities

Résumé du poste

Desert Comprehensive Treatment Center in Palm Springs, part of Acadia Healthcare, seeks a Substance Use Counselor for its outpatient MAT program. The role delivers individual and group counseling to patients with opioid use disorder, supports recovery, and maintains thorough clinical documentation.

Required HS diploma with CA certification/registration; preferred additional certification. Competitive benefits and opportunity for growth are offered. Early shifts align with program needs.

Qualifications

• HS graduate or equivalent required.
• Prefer Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in social or health services field.
• Degree must be from an accredited college or university.
• Previous experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings.
• Familiarity with 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 in clinical notes and treatment plans.
• Familiarity with state regulatory standards (42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, Joint Commission).
• Experience collaborating in a multidisciplinary team with medical staff.

Responsabilités

• Provide high quality, compassionate guidance in 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 patient.
• Perform initial and follow-up assessments.
• Evaluate patient needs and determine referrals to other programs or facilities.
• Provide crisis intervention when needed.
• Provide case management duties ensuring individualized quality care.
• Act as liaison between referral sources and patients.

Connaissances

Counseling

Group counseling

Documentation

Crisis intervention

Adaptability

Formation

High School diploma or GED

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

Outils

Documentation tools

Description du poste

Desert Comprehensive Treatment Center in Palm Springs, part of Acadia Healthcare, seeks a Substance Use Counselor for its outpatient MAT program. The role delivers individual and group counseling to patients with opioid use disorder, supports recovery, and maintains thorough clinical documentation.

Required HS diploma with CA certification/registration; preferred additional certification. Competitive benefits and opportunity for growth are offered. Early shifts align with program needs.