Substance Use Counselor

Acadia Healthcare; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Semi-Annual Bonus

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation & sick leave

Employer-paid clinical supervision

Unlimited CEUs

Employee Assistance Program

Early morning hours

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Asheville Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) in Asheville, NC, seeks a Substance Use Counselor to support opioid use disorder recovery through individual and group counseling. The role emphasizes compassionate care, treatment planning, and documentation, within a busy MAT outpatient setting.

Required credentials include CADC or equivalent, with a preference for a bachelor's or master's in social or health services.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's or Master's preferred.
• Degree from an accredited college with practicum for licensure.
• Experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings.
• Familiarity with MAT (methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone).
• Experience with individual and group counseling for substance use.
• Knowledge of CBT, MI, relapse prevention; strong documentation.
• Familiarity with state/federal guidelines and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Group counseling

Individual counseling

Assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in social/health services

Practicum required for licensure

Job description

Overview

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program (OTP)

Seeking:Substance Use Counselor

• CADC-I, CADC, LCAS-A, LCAS, LCSW-A, LCSW, LCMHC-A, or LCMHC

Full-Time Hours:

• Monday - Friday 4:45 AM - 1:15 PM
• Occasional Saturdays 5:45 AM - 8:15 AM

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:

Asheville Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Asheville, NC, 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:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required;
• Prefer Bachelor's or Master's degree in social or health services field;
• Degree must be from an accredited college or university with practicum in order to be licensed.
• 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

• CADC-I, CADC, LCAS-A, LCAS, LCSW-A, LCSW, LCMHC-A, or LCMHC
• License or Certification is required to apply

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