Outpatient MAT Counselor — Flexible Mornings & CEU Perks

Acadia Healthcare; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Paid vacation

Employer supervision

CEU access

EAP

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Boston Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), part of Acadia Healthcare, is seeking a Substance Use Counselor to support patients in opioid use disorder treatment. The role involves providing individual and group counseling, developing treatment plans, and coordinating care within a multidisciplinary team in a Boston, MA setting.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in psychology or social work and relevant licensure or credentials, with experience in MAT and evidence-based practices such as CBT and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology, social work, or related field required or equivalent credentials.
• Experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings.
• Familiar with MAT and related medications (methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone).
• Experience conducting individual and group counseling sessions.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices (CBT, MI) and relapse prevention.
• Documentation experience compliant with state/federal guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality counseling in individual and group settings.
• Plan, oversee, and document patient recovery and treatment plans.
• Co-facilitate group or family sessions as needed.
• Document patient care, treatment, and incidents clearly and promptly.
• Conduct initial and follow-up assessments and determine referral needs.
• Plan aftercare and provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Perform case management and liaise with referral sources.

Skills

MAT knowledge

Counseling experience

CBT/MI/relapse prevention

Documentation

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Master’s Degree in psychology/social work

Licensure or credentials (CAC/CAS/CADC/CRC/LADC/LICSW/LCSW/LMHC/LMFT)

Bachelor’s degree with credentialing plan

Job description

Boston Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), part of Acadia Healthcare, is seeking a Substance Use Counselor to support patients in opioid use disorder treatment. The role involves providing individual and group counseling, developing treatment plans, and coordinating care within a multidisciplinary team in a Boston, MA setting.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in psychology or social work and relevant licensure or credentials, with experience in MAT and evidence-based practices such as CBT and