Outpatient Substance Use Counselor — MAT & CEU Access

Acadia Healthcare; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 83,097,000 - 108,886,000; 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 (fr

Free and unlimited access to CEUs

Employee Assistance Program(EAP)

Job summary

Chula Vista Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, is seeking a Substance Use Counselor to support patients with opioid use disorder through individual and group counseling.

The role emphasizes high-quality care, documentation, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. AOD registration is required; California-approved certification is preferred; full-time hours Monday–Friday 5:30 AM–2:00 PM in California.

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.
• Familiarity with MAT (methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone).
• Experience conducting individual and group counseling sessions.
• Knowledge of CBT, MI, relapse prevention.
• Documentation experience per state and federal guidelines.
• Familiarity with state regulatory standards.

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

Counseling experience

Substance use treatment

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Education

HS graduate

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

Job description

Chula Vista Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, is seeking a Substance Use Counselor to support patients with opioid use disorder through individual and group counseling.

The role emphasizes high-quality care, documentation, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. AOD registration is required; California-approved certification is preferred; full-time hours Monday–Friday 5:30 AM–2:00 PM in California.