MAT Outpatient Counselor with Growth, Free CEUs, Early Hours

Acadia Healthcare; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Semi-Annual Bonus Program

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Competitive 401(k) plan

Paid vacation and sick time

Employer-paid clinical supervision

Free CEUs (500+)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Early morning hours

Growth opportunities in industry

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare's Lynchburg Comprehensive Treatment Center is seeking a dedicated Substance Use Counselor to support patients with opioid use disorder through individual and group counseling. The role emphasizes MAT awareness, compassionate care, and thorough documentation to meet regulatory standards.

Working Monday–Friday 6 AM–2 PM in Lynchburg, VA, you will plan treatment, assess needs, coordinate referrals, and provide crisis intervention as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in counseling, social, or health services field with 2+ years’ experience.
• Master’s degree in counseling, social, or health services field with 1 year of professional work experience.
• Degree must be from an accredited college or university.
• Experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings (outpatient/residential/correctional).
• Familiarity with MAT including methadone, buprenorphine, and 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 updates.
• 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 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 Experience

MAT Knowledge

Documentation Skills

Regulatory Knowledge

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

CBT & MI Techniques

Group Counseling

Assessment & Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Counseling

Master's degree in Counseling

Accredited College/University

Job description

Acadia Healthcare's Lynchburg Comprehensive Treatment Center is seeking a dedicated Substance Use Counselor to support patients with opioid use disorder through individual and group counseling. The role emphasizes MAT awareness, compassionate care, and thorough documentation to meet regulatory standards.

Working Monday–Friday 6 AM–2 PM in Lynchburg, VA, you will plan treatment, assess needs, coordinate referrals, and provide crisis intervention as needed.