Outpatient MAT Counselor — Growth, CEUs, Flexible Hours

Acadia Healthcare; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Competitive 401(k) plan

Paid vacation and sick time

Employer-paid clinical supervision (CE

Free CEUs (Continuing Education Units)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Early morning hours for work/life BAL

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare's Fayetteville Comprehensive Treatment Center seeks a Substance Use Counselor to support patients with opioid use disorder in an outpatient MAT program in Fayetteville, NC. The role emphasizes compassionate, evidence-based counseling for individuals and groups, with a focus on recovery planning and aftercare coordination.

The position requires a background in addiction services, MAT familiarity, and experience documenting treatment plans and progress in line with regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings (outpatient, residential, or correctional).
• Familiarity with MAT (methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone).
• Experience conducting individual and group counseling focused on substance use recovery.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices (CBT, MI, relapse prevention).
• Documentation of clinical notes, treatment plans, and progress per state/federal guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality individual and group counseling.
• Plan, oversee, facilitate and document patient recovery.
• Co-facilitate group or family sessions as needed.
• Ensure timely, clear documentation of patient care, treatment, and incidents.

Skills

Counseling

Documentation

Collaboration

Crisis intervention

Case management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's or Master's in social/health services

Accredited practicum for licensure

Job description

Acadia Healthcare's Fayetteville Comprehensive Treatment Center seeks a Substance Use Counselor to support patients with opioid use disorder in an outpatient MAT program in Fayetteville, NC. The role emphasizes compassionate, evidence-based counseling for individuals and groups, with a focus on recovery planning and aftercare coordination.

The position requires a background in addiction services, MAT familiarity, and experience documenting treatment plans and progress in line with regulations.