Substance Use Counselor

Comprehensive Treatment Centers; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation and sick time

Clinical supervision (employer-paid)

CEUs (500+)

EAP program

Early morning hours

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Cedar Rapids Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) is seeking a Substance Use Counselor (tCADC, CADC) for our Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program in Cedar Rapids, IA. This full-time position (36 hours/week) offers early hours and ongoing opportunities for professional growth.

Responsibilities include individual and group counseling, treatment planning, and crisis intervention, with a focus on recovery from Opioid Use Disorder.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate’s Degree in social or health services field required.
• Familiarity with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone.
• Experience conducting individual and group counseling sessions for substance use recovery.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices like CBT, MI, relapse prevention techniques.
• Documentation experience: notes, treatment plans, progress updates per state/federal guidelines.
• Familiarity with state regulatory standards (e.g., 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, Joint Commission).
• Experience collaborating in a multidisciplinary team with medical staff, case managers, and peer support specialists.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, compassionate guidance in individual and group counseling sessions.
• Plan, oversee, facilitate and document patient recovery.
• Co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions as needed.
• Ensure timely, clear documentation of patient care, treatment, and incidents.
• Prepare individual treatment plans for each assigned patient.
• Conduct initial and follow-up assessments.
• Evaluate patient needs and determine referrals to other programs.
• May plan for aftercare for assigned patients.
• Provide crisis intervention to patients as needed.
• Provide case management to ensure individualized quality care.

Skills

Addiction recovery experience

Behavioral health settings

MAT familiarity

Counseling: individual & group

Evidence-based practices: CBT/MI

Clinical documentation

Regulatory standards knowledge

Multidisciplinary team collaboration

Education

Associate’s Degree in social or health services

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

Job description

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program

Seeking: Substance Use Counselor - tCADC, CADC

Full Time Hours: (36 hours/week)

• 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

Cedar Rapids Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Cedar Rapids, IA, 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.

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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.

Required Education, Skills And Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate’s Degree in social or health services field required;
• Prefer Bachelor's or Master’s degree in social or health services field;
• 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:

• Required: CADC or tCADC
• Must be eligible to sit for the CADC exam to obtain tCADC (temporary certification)

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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