Outpatient MAT Counselor - Growth & CEUs

Acadia Healthcare; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Semi-Annual Bonus Program

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Competitive 401(k) plan

Paid vacation and sick time

Employer-paid clinical supervision

Free CEUs access

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Escondido Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) in Escondido, CA, part of Acadia Healthcare, seeks a Substance Use Counselor to deliver compassionate, evidence-based counseling for opioid use disorder. The role emphasizes individual and group sessions, with documentation and treatment planning responsibilities.

Qualifications include HS diploma, a degree in social/health services, MAT familiarity, and state-appropriate licensing.

Qualifications

• HS graduate or equivalent required.
• Prefer Bachelor's or Master’s degree in social or health services.
• Degree must be from an accredited college or university.
• Experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings.
• Familiarity with MAT and related medications.
• Knowledge of CBT, MI, and relapse prevention.
• Documentation experience per state/federal guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, compassionate individual and group counseling.
• Plan, oversee, facilitate and document patient recovery.
• Co-facilitate group or family sessions as needed.
• Ensure all documentation is completed timely and clearly.
• Prepare individual treatment plans for each patient.
• Conduct initial and follow-up assessments.
• Evaluate patient needs and referrals to other programs.
• Plan for aftercare and provide crisis intervention when needed.
• Perform case management to ensure quality care.
• Act as liaison between referrals and patients.

Skills

Counseling

Documentation

Team collaboration

Crisis intervention

Education

HS graduate or equivalent

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in social or health services

Accredited college/university degree

Job description

Escondido Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) in Escondido, CA, part of Acadia Healthcare, seeks a Substance Use Counselor to deliver compassionate, evidence-based counseling for opioid use disorder. The role emphasizes individual and group sessions, with documentation and treatment planning responsibilities.

Qualifications include HS diploma, a degree in social/health services, MAT familiarity, and state-appropriate licensing.