Outpatient MAT Counselor - Growth & Flexible Hours

Comprehensive Treatment Centers; San Diego (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 (免费

Free and unlimited CEUs

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Early morning hours for work/life

Growth opportunities in the industry

Job summary

Fashion Valley Comprehensive Treatment Center in San Diego, CA seeks a Substance Use Counselor to support patients with opioid use disorder. The role emphasizes high-quality individual and group counseling, documentation, and coordinated care within a multidisciplinary team.

The position requires an AOD registration (AOD certification preferred) and knowledge of MAT medications. Competitive benefits include health coverage, 401(k), paid time off, supervision, CEUs, EAP, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• HS graduate or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in social or health services is preferred.
• Degree must be from an accredited college or university.
• Previous experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings (outpatient, residential, or correctional facilities) is recommended.
• 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 CBT, MI, relapse prevention techniques.
• Documentation experience aligning with state and federal guidelines.
• Familiarity with state regulatory standards (42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, Joint Commission).
• Experience collaborating in multidisciplinary teams with medical staff, case managers, and peer support.

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

Skills

Counseling skills

MAT familiarity

Documentation skills

Group counseling

Crisis intervention

Education

HS graduate or equivalent

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

Accredited college/university degree

Job description

Fashion Valley Comprehensive Treatment Center in San Diego, CA seeks a Substance Use Counselor to support patients with opioid use disorder. The role emphasizes high-quality individual and group counseling, documentation, and coordinated care within a multidisciplinary team.

The position requires an AOD registration (AOD certification preferred) and knowledge of MAT medications. Competitive benefits include health coverage, 401(k), paid time off, supervision, CEUs, EAP, and growth opportunities.