Outpatient MAT Counselor - Growth, CEUs, Great Schedule

Comprehensive Treatment Centers; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Clinical supervision (employee)

CEU access

EAP program

Early morning hours

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Chula Vista Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) in California seeks a Substance Use Counselor for our Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program. The role supports recovery through individual and group counseling, with a focus on opioid use disorder and evidence-based practices.

Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, documenting progress, and coordinating referrals. Requires AOD registration; CADTP/CAADE/CCAPP certification preferred.

Qualifications

• HS graduate or equivalent required.
• Prefer Bachelor's or Master’s degree in social or health services field.
• Degree must be from an accredited college or university.
• Previous experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings, such as outpatient, residential, or correctional facilities.
• Familiarity with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone.
• Experience conducting individual and group counseling sessions focused on substance use recovery.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices, such as CBT, MI, and relapse prevention techniques.
• Documentation experience, including maintaining clinical notes, treatment plans, and progress updates in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
• Familiarity with state regulatory standards (e.g., 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, Joint Commission standards).
• Experience collaborating in a multidisciplinary team with medical staff, case managers, and peer support specialists.

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 all documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner.
• Prepare individual treatment plans for each assigned patient.
• Initial assessments as well as follow up assessments.
• Evaluate patient needs and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities 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

CBT

MI

Relapse prevention

Counseling experience

Documentation

Regulatory standards

Team collaboration

MAT familiarity

Education

HS diploma

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

Accredited degree

Job description

Chula Vista Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) in California seeks a Substance Use Counselor for our Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program. The role supports recovery through individual and group counseling, with a focus on opioid use disorder and evidence-based practices.

Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, documenting progress, and coordinating referrals. Requires AOD registration; CADTP/CAADE/CCAPP certification preferred.