Substance Use Counselor

Comprehensive Treatment Centers; Beaver (WV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid supervision

Free CEUs access

EAP program

Early morning hours

Growth opportunities

Semi-Annual Bonus

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation and sick time

Job summary

Beckley Comprehensive Treatment Center in Beaver, WV is seeking a Substance Use Counselor for its outpatient MAT program. You will lead individual and group counseling to support opioid use disorder recovery, and help develop and document each patient’s treatment plan.

The role is full-time with benefits, CEUs, supervision, and opportunities for growth within a leading MAT provider that emphasizes patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in social or health services field is required.
• Degree must be from an accredited college or university.
• Experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings is preferred.
• 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 CBT, MI, and relapse prevention techniques.
• Documentation experience with clinical notes and treatment plans.

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 assigned patient.
• Conduct initial assessments and follow-up evaluations.
• Evaluate patient needs and determine referrals to other programs or facilities as needed.
• May plan for aftercare for assigned patients.
• Provide crisis intervention and case management as needed.
• Act as a liaison between referral sources and patients.

Education

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

Degree from an accredited college or university

Job description

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program

Seeking: Substance Use Counselor

Full-Time Hours

• Monday - Friday 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM
• Occasional Saturdays 5:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Our Benefits

• 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
• Semi-Annual Bonus Program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Competitive 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation and sick time

Our Team

Beckley Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Beaver, WV, is part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, the leading provider of medication-assisted treatment in the nation. Our mission is to provide full-circle care that includes a blend of therapies and the use of safe and effective medications. Our team is the front line of our fight against the opiate epidemic.

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 eligibility here: HRSA Eligibility

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

• Not required, position applicable to the following: ADC, AADC, PLC, LPC, BSW, MSW

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.

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