Outpatient MAT Counselor - Growth & Impact

Comprehensive Treatment Centers; Hamlet (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Semi-Annual Bonus

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Competitive 401(k)

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Clinical supervision (free)

CEUs access

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Hamlet Comprehensive Treatment Center, part of Acadia Healthcare, seeks a Substance Use Counselor to support opioid use disorder treatment. You will conduct individual and group counseling, develop treatment plans, and document progress in compliance with state and federal guidelines.

Eligible candidates have MAT familiarity, industry certifications, and prior addiction recovery experience. This full-time role offers a stable schedule, benefits, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in social or health services required.
• Familiarity with MAT, CBT, MI, and relapse prevention techniques.
• Experience conducting individual and group counseling sessions.

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

MAT knowledge

Counseling (individual)

Counseling (group)

Documentation

Evidence-based practices

Education

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

High School Diploma or GED

CADC/LCAS/LCSW/LCMHC certifications

Tools

None

Job description

Hamlet Comprehensive Treatment Center, part of Acadia Healthcare, seeks a Substance Use Counselor to support opioid use disorder treatment. You will conduct individual and group counseling, develop treatment plans, and document progress in compliance with state and federal guidelines.

Eligible candidates have MAT familiarity, industry certifications, and prior addiction recovery experience. This full-time role offers a stable schedule, benefits, and opportunities for growth.