MAT Outpatient Counselor — Recovery Support & CEUs

Acadia Healthcare; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Semi-Annual Bonus

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with match

Paid vacation and sick leave

Employer-paid clinical supervision

Free CEUs (500+)

EAP for wellbeing

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Acadia Providence Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) in Providence, RI, is hiring a Substance Use Counselor for an outpatient MAT program. The role supports recovery from opioid use disorder through individual and group counseling, with a focus on patient-centered care and documentation.

The position offers a structured early-morning schedule (Mon-Fri 5:30a-2:00p) and a comprehensive benefits package, including employer-paid supervision, CEUs, and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• HS graduate or GED equivalent required.
• Preferred degrees in social or health services from accredited institutions.
• Experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings.
• Knowledge of MAT (methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone).
• Experience conducting individual and group counseling sessions.
• Familiarity with CBT, MI, relapse prevention.
• Documentation experience with clinical notes and treatment plans.
• Familiarity with state/federal guidelines.

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 in a clear, concise manner.
• Prepare individual treatment plans for each assigned patient.
• Initial assessments as well as follow up assessments.
• Evaluate patient needs and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.
• May plan for aftercare for assigned patients.
• Provide crisis intervention to patients, as needed.
• Provide case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care as needed.
• Act as a liaison between referral sources and patients, as needed.

Skills

Counseling

MAT familiarity

Group counseling

Documentation

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

HS diploma or GED

Associate/Bachelor/Master in social or health services

Job description

Acadia Providence Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) in Providence, RI, is hiring a Substance Use Counselor for an outpatient MAT program. The role supports recovery from opioid use disorder through individual and group counseling, with a focus on patient-centered care and documentation.

The position offers a structured early-morning schedule (Mon-Fri 5:30a-2:00p) and a comprehensive benefits package, including employer-paid supervision, CEUs, and 401(k) matching.