Substance Abuse Counselor (Master's Degree Required)

New Season; Walls (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from day one

PTO from day one

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonus

Job summary

New Season Treatment Centers is seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor to engage with patients through individual, group, and family counseling within a collaborative treatment team. The role supports patient well‑being and clinical needs across the program.

Essential duties include completing intakes and psychosocial assessments, documenting progress, and developing treatment plans. At least 20 hours of direct patient contact weekly is required; benefits begin on DAY ONE and education/licensing

Qualifications

• Experience in substance abuse treatment preferred
• Strong counseling and psychosocial assessment skills
• Ability to work with a multidisciplinary team

Responsibilities

• Complete intakes, admissions, discharges, and transfers
• Document patient progress through counseling and groups
• Develop individualized treatment plans within required timelines
• Conduct individual, group, and family counseling
• Ensure at least 20 hours of direct patient contact weekly

Skills

Counseling

Documentation

Group counseling

Patient communication

Case management

Education

Master's degree in mental health or related field

Job description

Description

Looking for a new opportunity? New Season offers exciting benefits! Take a look at this opportunity to join us in making a powerful impact in your local community!

• Full benefits available on DAY ONE
• Start accruing up to 3 weeks of PTO starting on DAY ONE
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities available
• Up to $2,000 in employee referral bonuses available

Ready to get started? Here’s what we’re looking for in our newest team member!

As a Substance Abuse Counselor you’ll engage with your patients with individual, group, and/or family counseling. You’ll work with a collaborative treatment team consisting of our Medical Director, Program Director, Treatment Services Coordinator, Counselors and Nurses to identify and meet the clinical needs of the patient and to assist in their overall well‑being.

For over 30 years, New Season Treatment Centers has been a leading national health care service provider of outpatient treatment centers that specialize in providing safe, quality, and best-in-class care for individuals living with Opioid Use Disorder ("OUD").

Curious what your day-to-day may look like and how you’ll be making a big positive impact on your local community?

Essential Functions

• Work with patients to complete intakes, admissions, discharges, and transfer paperwork.
• Document patient progress through counseling and interaction through groups.
• Complete patient psychosocial and an individualized treatment plan within the required time frame.
• Identify any clinical/case management needs and work to address those needs.
• Perform individual, group, and family counseling as required.
• Perform at least 20 hours of direct one‑on‑one patient contact per week through individual and/or group counseling sessions.
• Educate patients in all aspects of treatment, corresponding health issues, and steps to recovery.
• Obtain Urine Drug Screens and initial patient photo identification.
• Always act in the best interests of the program and company; honors, supports, and protects the proprietary data and rights of the company.

Benefits

• Early morning hours (Allows for a great work-life balance)
• Competitive Pay
• Generous PTO
• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short/Long Term Disability
• 401k with up to 3% matching
• Reimbursement for education, license, tuition, etc.
• Referral bonus (up to $2,000)

Essential Qualifications

Education/Licensure/Certification: Refer to the state-specific requirements for this position below.

Experience Required: Experience in the substance abuse field is preferred, but not required.

Colonial Management Group, LP./New Season provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Job Or State Requirements

Master's Degree in mental health or intellectual/development disabilities, or a related field and who agrees to obtain within 90 days of hire either (1) a professional license or (2) a DMH credential as a Mental Health Therapist, Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities Therapist or Addictions Therapist (PCAT, CAT, PMHT, MHT). CADC, CADC-I, CADC-II, CAADC, CIC