Substance Use Counselor

Acadia Healthcare; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Semi-Annual Bonus

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Competitive 401(k) plan

Paid vacation and sick time

Clinical supervision paid

CEUs access

EAP

Early hours

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare's Cedar Rapids Comprehensive Treatment Center is seeking a Substance Use Counselor (tCADC/CADC) to deliver compassionate individual and group counseling in a MAT-focused outpatient setting. The role emphasizes patient recovery planning, documentation, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate holds CADC/tCADC eligibility, with an Associate’s degree in social or health services, and experience in addiction recovery.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in social or health services required.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree preferred in social or health services.
• Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings.
• Familiarity with MAT (methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone).
• Experience in individual and group counseling for substance use recovery.
• Knowledge of CBT, MI, relapse prevention.
• Documentation experience per guidelines (state/federal).
• Familiarity with state regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, compassionate individual counseling.
• Plan, oversee, facilitate and document patient recovery.
• Co-facilitate group or family sessions as needed.
• Ensure documentation is complete, clear, and timely.
• Prepare individual treatment plans for assigned patients.
• Conduct initial and follow-up assessments.
• Evaluate patient needs and refer to other programs when needed.
• May plan aftercare for assigned patients.
• Provide crisis intervention when needed.
• Perform case management to ensure quality care.
• Act as liaison between referrals and patients.

Skills

Individual counseling

Group counseling

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Relapse prevention

Multidisciplinary teamwork

CBT/MI delivery

Education

Associate’s Degree in social or health services

Bachelor's or Master’s preferred in social/health services

Tools

Electronic documentation/records

Job description

Overview

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:

• 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:

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.

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:

• 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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