Outpatient MAT Counselor — Early Shift & Growth Path

Acadia Healthcare; Easley (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation and sick time

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare's Easley Comprehensive Treatment Center in Easley, SC is seeking a Substance Use Counselor for our outpatient MAT opioid treatment program. You will provide compassionate individual and group counseling, document progress, and support recovery for patients with opioid use disorder.

The role offers a consistent schedule (Mon–Fri) with early starts, opportunities for growth, employer-paid supervision, CEU access, and a meaningful, life-saving impact on patients’ lives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in social or health services field is required.
• Master’s degree in social or health services field preferred.
• Degree must be from an accredited college or university.
• Previous experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings.
• 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 evidence-based practices, such as CBT, MI, and relapse prevention techniques.
• Documentation experience, including clinical notes, treatment plans, and progress updates.
• Familiarity with state regulatory standards (e.g., 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, Joint Commission standards).
• 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 required.
• Provide case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care as required.

Skills

Counseling

MAT knowledge

Group counseling

Documentation

Crisis intervention

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in social or health services field

Master’s degree in social or health services field

Tools

Clinical documentation systems

EHR systems

Job description

Acadia Healthcare's Easley Comprehensive Treatment Center in Easley, SC is seeking a Substance Use Counselor for our outpatient MAT opioid treatment program. You will provide compassionate individual and group counseling, document progress, and support recovery for patients with opioid use disorder.

The role offers a consistent schedule (Mon–Fri) with early starts, opportunities for growth, employer-paid supervision, CEU access, and a meaningful, life-saving impact on patients’ lives.