Opioid Treatment Counselor: Growth & CEU Access

Acadia Healthcare; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; 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

CEU access

EAP

Early morning hours

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Anaheim Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) in Anaheim, CA, part of Acadia Healthcare, is seeking a Substance Use Counselor for its Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program. You will support recovery through individual and group counseling services.

We offer competitive benefits, including employer-paid supervision, CEU access, and a clear path for growth within the organization. AOD registration is required; certification is preferred.

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.
• Knowledge of CBT, MI, and relapse prevention techniques.
• Documentation experience per state/federal guidelines.
• Familiarity with state regulatory standards (42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA).
• Experience collaborating in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, compassionate guidance in individual and group counseling sessions.
• Plan, oversee, facilitate and document patient recovery.
• Co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions as needed.
• Ensure documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents is timely and clear.
• Prepare individual treatment plans for each assigned patient.
• Conduct initial and follow-up assessments.
• Evaluate patient needs and determine referrals to other programs.
• May plan for aftercare for assigned patients.
• Provide crisis intervention to patients as needed.
• Provide case management duties for patients, ensuring quality care.
• Act as liaison between referral sources and patients.

Skills

Counseling experience

MAT familiarity

CBT & MI

Relapse prevention

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Team collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Case management

Education

HS graduate or equivalent

Bachelor's or Master’s in social/health

Accredited college/university

Job description

Anaheim Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) in Anaheim, CA, part of Acadia Healthcare, is seeking a Substance Use Counselor for its Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program. You will support recovery through individual and group counseling services.

We offer competitive benefits, including employer-paid supervision, CEU access, and a clear path for growth within the organization. AOD registration is required; certification is preferred.