Substance Use Counselor

Comprehensive Treatment Centers; Brattleboro (VT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid supervision

CEU access

EAP program

Early hours

Growth opportunities

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Job summary

Brattleboro Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Brattleboro, Vermont, is part of Acadia Healthcare's network and leads medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder with compassionate counseling.

The Substance Use Counselor delivers high-quality care through individual and group sessions, creates treatment plans, documents progress, and coordinates care with a multidisciplinary team, fostering recovery and safety.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university or be enrolled in an Associate’s degree program.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in social or health services field preferred.
• Experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings (outpatient, residential, or correctional).
• Familiarity with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT): methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone.
• Experience conducting individual and group counseling sessions.
• Knowledge of CBT, MI, and relapse prevention techniques.
• Documentation experience per state/federal guidelines (clinical notes, treatment plans, progress updates).
• Familiarity with state regulatory standards (42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, Joint Commission).
• Experience collaborating in a multidisciplinary team with medical staff, case managers, and peer support.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, compassionate guidance in 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 timely and clear.
• Prepare individual treatment plans for each patient.
• Conduct initial and follow-up assessments.
• Evaluate patient needs and determine referrals to other programs or facilities.
• May plan for aftercare for assigned patients.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Provide case management duties ensuring individualized quality care.
• Act as a liaison between referral sources and patients.

Skills

Counseling experience

MAT familiarity

Clinical documentation

CBT/MI relapse prevention

Regulatory compliance

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree preferred

LADC/AAP/ADC license

Willing to obtain within 6 months (AAP)

Job description

• 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

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program

Seeking: Substance Use Counselor

Full Time Hours

• Monday - Friday, 5:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Our Benefits

• 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

Brattleboro Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Brattleboro, Vermont, 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.

Compensation for roles at Brattleboro CTC varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to the specific location, role, skill set, and level of experience.As required by local law, Brattleboro CTC provides a reasonable hourly range of compensation for roles that may be hired in Vermont as set forth below.

Role Location: Vermont

Calculated Salary Range for role: $24.10 - $33.69 per hour.

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

Required Education, Skills, And Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university or be enrolled in an Associate’s degree program of study.
• Prefer Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in social or health services field 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

• Required: AAP, ADC, or LADC, or willing to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• In order to apply for an AAP, the candidate must either have an Associate’s degree or be enrolled in an Associate’s degree program of study. AH

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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