Outpatient MAT Counselor for Opioid Recovery

Comprehensive Treatment Centers; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid clinical supervision

Free CEUs (500+)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Early morning hours

Growth opportunities

Semi-Annual Bonus Program

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation and sick time

Job summary

Pittsburgh Comprehensive Treatment Center in Pittsburgh, PA, seeks a Substance Use Counselor to support recovery from opioid use disorder through individual and group counseling. This role emphasizes compassionate care, crisis intervention, and documentation of patient progress within a multidisciplinary team.

Required education includes an accredited degree with relevant clinical experience; familiarity with MAT and evidence-based practices is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree with 2 years of clinical experience, or
• Bachelor's degree with 1 year of clinical experience, or
• Master's degree with practicum in a health or human service agency.
• Degree must be from an accredited college or university.

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 documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents is complete and clear.
• Prepare individual treatment plans for each assigned patient.
• Conduct initial assessments and follow-up assessments.
• Evaluate patient needs and determine if referrals to other programs are needed.
• May plan for aftercare for assigned patients.
• Provide crisis intervention to patients, as needed.
• Provide case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care as needed.
• Act as a liaison between referral sources and patients, as needed.

Skills

Substance use counseling

Group counseling

Individual counseling

Documentation proficiency

Crisis intervention

Care coordination

Liaison with referral sources

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Treatment planning

Education

Associate's degree in social or health services

Bachelor's degree in social or health services

Master's degree in social or health services

Job description

Pittsburgh Comprehensive Treatment Center in Pittsburgh, PA, seeks a Substance Use Counselor to support recovery from opioid use disorder through individual and group counseling. This role emphasizes compassionate care, crisis intervention, and documentation of patient progress within a multidisciplinary team.

Required education includes an accredited degree with relevant clinical experience; familiarity with MAT and evidence-based practices is preferred.