Outpatient MAT Counselor - Growth, Early Hours, CEU Perks

Comprehensive Treatment Centers; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar Rapids Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) in Cedar Rapids, IA, part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, seeks a Substance Use Counselor (tCADC, CADC) for an outpatient MAT program.

This full-time role (36 hours/week) focuses on individual and group counseling, treatment planning, and crisis intervention, with documentation in line with state and federal standards. We offer strong growth opportunities and valuable clinical supervision.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate’s Degree in social or health services field.
• Prefer Bachelor's or Master’s degree in social or health services.
• Degree must be from an accredited college or university.
• Previous experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings.
• 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 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (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.

Job description

Cedar Rapids Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) in Cedar Rapids, IA, part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, seeks a Substance Use Counselor (tCADC, CADC) for an outpatient MAT program.

This full-time role (36 hours/week) focuses on individual and group counseling, treatment planning, and crisis intervention, with documentation in line with state and federal standards. We offer strong growth opportunities and valuable clinical supervision.