MAT Outpatient Substance Use Counselor – Growth & CEUs

Acadia Healthcare; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Semi-Annual Bonus

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation and sick time

Employer-paid clinical supervision

Free CEUs

Employee Assistance Program

Early morning hours

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Greenville Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), part of Acadia Healthcare, seeks a Substance Use Counselor to support individuals recovering from opioid use disorder through individual and group counseling. The role emphasizes high-quality compassionate care and documentation within a multidisciplinary team.

The position requires CACD/CADC or LCSW/LCMHC credentials and related education, with opportunities for supervision, CEUs, and growth within Acadia’s network.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Prefer Bachelor's or Master's in social or health services field.
• Degree must be from an accredited college or university with practicum in order to be licensed.
• Experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings (outpatient, residential, or correctional).
• Familiarity with Medication-Assisted Treatment (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 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 and follow-up assessments.
• Evaluate patient needs and determine referrals to other programs or facilities.
• May plan for aftercare for assigned patients.
• Provide crisis intervention to patients when needed.
• Provide case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care.
• Act as a liaison between referral sources and patients.

Skills

Addiction counseling

Behavioral health

MAT familiarity

Documentation

CBT/MI knowledge

Relapse prevention

Crisis intervention

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

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

Accredited college/university with practicum

Job description

Greenville Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), part of Acadia Healthcare, seeks a Substance Use Counselor to support individuals recovering from opioid use disorder through individual and group counseling. The role emphasizes high-quality compassionate care and documentation within a multidisciplinary team.

The position requires CACD/CADC or LCSW/LCMHC credentials and related education, with opportunities for supervision, CEUs, and growth within Acadia’s network.