Substance Use Counselor

Comprehensive Treatment Centers; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Semi-Annual Bonus

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Competitive 401(k) plan

Paid vacation and sick time

Employer-paid clinical supervision

Free CEUs (Continuing Education Units)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Early morning hours

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Ann Arbor Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) is seeking a Substance Use Counselor for our Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program. Join a compassionate team delivering individual and group counseling in an outpatient setting in Ann Arbor, MI.

This full-time role offers morning shifts with potential jail-site coverage, opportunities for growth, and a strong benefit package including insurance, retirement, vacation, supervision support for professional development.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social or health services required.
• Experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings required.
• Familiarity with MAT including methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone.
• Experience in individual and group counseling for substance use recovery.
• Knowledge of CBT, MI and relapse prevention techniques.
• Clinical documentation experience per state/federal guidelines.
• Familiarity with state regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, compassionate guidance in individual and group counseling sessions.
• Plan, oversee, facilitate and document patient's recovery.
• Co-facilitate group or family sessions as needed.
• Ensure documentation of patient care, treatment, and incidents is timely and clear.
• Prepare individual treatment plans for assigned patients.
• Conduct initial and follow-up assessments.
• Evaluate needs and refer to other programs or facilities as needed.
• Plan for aftercare for assigned patients.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Provide case management for patients ensuring quality care.
• Act as liaison between referral sources and patients.

Skills

Addiction recovery

Behavioral health

MAT familiarity

Counseling (individual & group)

CBT/MI/relapse prevention

Clinical documentation

Regulatory standards

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Master’s degree in social or health services

Accredited degree program

MCBAP certification or eligible CADC/CAAADC

CADC-DP, CADC, CAADC-DP, CAADC

LLBSW/LBSW/LLMSW/LMSW/LLMFT/LMFT etc.

Job description

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program

Seeking: Substance Use Counselor

Full Time Hours

• Mon, Tues, Fri: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM at clinic
• Wed & Thurs: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM at Washtenaw County Jail

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
• Opportunity for growth that is second to none in the industry

Our Team

Ann Arbor Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Ann Arbor, MI, 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.

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

Required Education, Skills And Qualifications

• 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.

Required Licenses/Certifications

• MCBAP certification or eligible to apply for a MCBAP Development Plan (applies to CADC/CAAADC)
• Attained CADC-DP, CADC, CAADC-DP, CAADC
• Attained LLBSW, LBSW, LLMSW, LMSW, LLMFT, LMFT TLLP, LLP, LP, LLC, or LC

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.