Outpatient MAT Counselor — Master’s Degree Required

Acadia Healthcare; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; 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 (e‑

Free and unlimited CEUs

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare's Jackson Comprehensive Treatment Center in Jackson, MS is seeking a Substance Use Counselor with a Master's degree to support outpatient MAT in treating opioid use disorder. You will provide individual and group counseling, develop treatment plans, and document care in our EHR.

The role emphasizes compassionate, culturally competent care, crisis de-escalation, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or related field from an approved institution.
• Experience with MAT (medication-assisted treatment) for opioid use disorder.
• Strong knowledge of substance use disorders, relapse prevention, and harm reduction.
• Ability to build rapport quickly and maintain therapeutic relationships with a diverse adult population.
• Skilled in conducting individual and group counseling sessions focused on substance use, trauma, and co-occurring disorders.
• Familiarity with treatment planning, progress notes, and electronic health record documentation standards.
• Ability to maintain appropriate clinical boundaries and confidentiality.
• Strong crisis management, de-escalation, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of Mississippi DMH standards and documentation requirements.
• Basic understanding of ASAM criteria and placement guidelines for levels of care.
• Commitment to culturally competent, person-centered care in a fast-paced outpatient setting.

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 assigned patient.
• Initial assessments and follow-up assessments.
• Evaluate patient needs and determine referrals to other programs or facilities.
• May plan for aftercare and provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Provide case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care.
• Act as a liaison between referral sources and patients.

Skills

Therapeutic rapport-building

Counseling (individual & group)

Crisis management

EHR documentation

Relapse prevention

ASAM criteria knowledge

DMH standards knowledge

Culturally competent care

Communication with diverse adults

Clinical boundary maintenance

Education

Master’s degree in psychology/counseling

Job description

Acadia Healthcare's Jackson Comprehensive Treatment Center in Jackson, MS is seeking a Substance Use Counselor with a Master's degree to support outpatient MAT in treating opioid use disorder. You will provide individual and group counseling, develop treatment plans, and document care in our EHR.

The role emphasizes compassionate, culturally competent care, crisis de-escalation, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.