Outpatient MAT Counselor — Early Shift with CEUs & Growth

Acadia Healthcare; Lynn (MA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Semi-Annual Bonus Program

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation and sick leave

Clinical supervision (employer-paid)

CEU access

EAP for mental health & well-being

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Lynn Comprehensive Treatment Center, part of Acadia Healthcare, is hiring a Substance Use Counselor to support opioid use disorder treatment with individual and group counseling. The role emphasizes documenting care, planning recovery, and coordinating referrals in a patient-centered MAT program.

Eligible candidates may have a Master’s degree in psychology or social work, or related certifications, with MAT and behavioral health experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in psychology, social work, or related field from an accredited institution.
• Credentials in addiction or behavioral health are required or candidates must obtain within 30–60 days.
• Experience in outpatient, MAT, or related settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality individual and group counseling to patients.
• Plan, oversee, facilitate and document patient recovery.
• Co-facilitate group or family sessions as needed.
• Maintain timely, clear documentation of care, treatment and incidents.
• Develop individual treatment plans and conduct initial and follow-up assessments.
• Evaluate needs and coordinate referrals as needed.
• Provide crisis intervention and case management to ensure quality care.

Skills

Counseling

MAT knowledge

CBT & MI

Documentation

Regulatory compliance

Team collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in psychology / social work / related field

CAC / CAS / CADC / CRC / LADC I/II / LICSW / LCSW / LMHC / LMFT

Job description

Lynn Comprehensive Treatment Center, part of Acadia Healthcare, is hiring a Substance Use Counselor to support opioid use disorder treatment with individual and group counseling. The role emphasizes documenting care, planning recovery, and coordinating referrals in a patient-centered MAT program.

Eligible candidates may have a Master’s degree in psychology or social work, or related certifications, with MAT and behavioral health experience.