Outpatient MAT Counselor - Early Hours, CEUs & Growth

Acadia Healthcare; Galax (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Semi-Annual Bonus

Medical, dental, and 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

New River Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) in Galax, VA, part of Acadia Healthcare, seeks a Substance Use Counselor to support patients with opioid use disorder.

You will provide individual and group counseling, develop treatment plans, and coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team. Eligible candidates hold CSAC credentials and have experience in MAT settings; this role offers early hours and growth opportunities within a leading national provider.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or higher in counseling or related field with relevant experience.
• Experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings preferred.
• Familiarity with MAT medications (methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone).
• Knowledge of CBT, MI, and relapse prevention.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, compassionate individual and group counseling.
• Plan, oversee, facilitate and document patient's recovery.
• Co-facilitate group or family sessions as needed.
• Ensure timely, clear documentation of care and incidents.
• Develop individual treatment plans and conduct assessments.
• Refer to other programs as needed and plan for aftercare.
• Provide crisis intervention and case management when needed.

Skills

Counseling

Group counseling

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in counseling, social, or health services field

Master's degree in counseling, social, or health services field

Job description

New River Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) in Galax, VA, part of Acadia Healthcare, seeks a Substance Use Counselor to support patients with opioid use disorder.

You will provide individual and group counseling, develop treatment plans, and coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team. Eligible candidates hold CSAC credentials and have experience in MAT settings; this role offers early hours and growth opportunities within a leading national provider.