MAT Outpatient Counselor – Early Hours

Acadia Healthcare; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Semi-Annual Bonus

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation & sick leave

Employer-paid clinical supervision

Unlimited CEUs

Employee Assistance Program

Early morning hours

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Asheville Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) in Asheville, NC, seeks a Substance Use Counselor to support opioid use disorder recovery through individual and group counseling. The role emphasizes compassionate care, treatment planning, and documentation, within a busy MAT outpatient setting.

Required credentials include CADC or equivalent, with a preference for a bachelor's or master's in social or health services.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's or Master's preferred.
• Degree from an accredited college with practicum for licensure.
• Experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings.
• Familiarity with MAT (methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone).
• Experience with individual and group counseling for substance use.
• Knowledge of CBT, MI, relapse prevention; strong documentation.
• Familiarity with state/federal guidelines and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, compassionate guidance in individual and group sessions.
• Plan, oversee, facilitate and document patient recovery.
• Co-facilitate group or family sessions as needed.
• Ensure timely, clear documentation of care, treatment and incidents.
• Prepare individual treatment plans for assigned patients.
• Conduct initial and follow-up assessments.
• Evaluate needs and refer to other programs when appropriate.
• Plan aftercare as needed and provide crisis intervention.
• Perform case management to ensure quality, individualized care.
• Serve as liaison between referral sources and patients.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Group counseling

Individual counseling

Assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in social/health services

Practicum required for licensure

Job description

Asheville Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) in Asheville, NC, seeks a Substance Use Counselor to support opioid use disorder recovery through individual and group counseling. The role emphasizes compassionate care, treatment planning, and documentation, within a busy MAT outpatient setting.

Required credentials include CADC or equivalent, with a preference for a bachelor's or master's in social or health services.