Substance Use Counselor

Acadia Healthcare; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Semi-Annual Bonus

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation and sick time

Employer-paid clinical supervision

Free CEUs

EAP

Early morning hours

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Anchorage Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), part of Acadia Healthcare, is seeking a Substance Use Counselor for its outpatient MAT program. The role emphasizes compassionate individual and group counseling for opioid use disorder and requires familiarity with MAT options and regulatory standards.

You will document treatment plans, conduct assessments, and coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team to support recovery, including crisis intervention and aftercare planning as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in social or health services field is required (accredited college or university).
• Experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings (outpatient/residential/corrections) preferred.
• Familiarity with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) including methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone.
• Experience conducting individual and group counseling sessions for substance use recovery.
• Knowledge of CBT, MI, and relapse prevention techniques.
• Documentation experience with clinical notes, treatment plans, and progress updates per 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 documentation regarding patient care is completed timely and clearly.
• Prepare individual treatment plans for each patient.
• Perform initial and follow-up assessments.
• Evaluate patient needs and referrals to other programs.
• May plan for aftercare for assigned patients.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Provide case management to ensure individualized care.
• Act as liaison between referral sources and patients.

Education

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

Job description

Overview

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program

Seeking: Substance Use Counselor

• Alaska CDC I or CDC II is required

Full TimeHours:

• Monday - Friday 5:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Our Benefits:

• Semi-Annual Bonus Program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Competitive 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Employer-paid clinical supervision (free to employees)
• Free and unlimited access to 500+ accredited Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
• Employee Assistance Program(EAP) offering continued support to employee lifestyle and well-being
• Early morning hours offering a great work/life balance
• Opportunityfor growth that is second to none in the industry

Our Team:

Anchorage Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Anchorage, AK, is part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, the leading provider of medication-assisted treatment in the nation. Our counseling team provides compassionate, high-quality counseling and therapy to patients that are seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder.

Your Job as a Substance Use Counselor:

The Substance Use Counselor is instrumental in our patient’s treatment and recovery from opioid use disorder. Substance Use Counselors provide high quality, compassionate care through various mediums which include both individual and group counseling sessions.

Job 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.

Eligible positions may qualify for student loan forgiveness through HRSA, depending on clinic site eligibility. Check your eligibilty here: HRSA Eligibility

Qualifications

Required Education, Skills, and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in social or health services field required;
• Degree must be from an accredited college or university.
• Previous experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings, such as outpatient, residential, or correctional facilities.
• 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 evidence-based practices, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and relapse prevention techniques.
• Documentation experience, including maintaining clinical notes, treatment plans, and progress updates in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
• Familiarity with state regulatory standards (e.g., 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, Joint Commission standards).
• Experience collaborating in a multidisciplinary team with medical staff, case managers, and peer support specialists.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Chemical Dependency Certification (CDC) I or II required.

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