Substance Use Counselor

Acadia Healthcare; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Competitive 401(k) plan

Paid vacation and sick time

Employer-paid clinical supervision (免费

Free and unlimited access to CEUs

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Early morning hours for work-life BAL

Growth opportunities in the industry

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare's Charleston Comprehensive Treatment Center in Charleston, WV, seeks a Substance Use Counselor for our outpatient MAT program. You will provide individual and group counseling to patients with opioid use disorder and document progress with clear, timely notes.

The role emphasizes planning personalized treatment, coordinating referrals, and offering crisis intervention as needed. A background in addiction recovery and MAT familiarity is preferred, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in social or health services required.
• 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 focused on substance use recovery.
• Knowledge of CBT, MI, and relapse prevention techniques.
• Experience documenting clinical notes, treatment plans, and progress in line with state and federal guidelines.
• Familiarity with state regulatory standards (42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, Joint Commission).
• Experience collaborating in a multidisciplinary team with medical staff, case managers, and peers.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, compassionate guidance in individual and group counseling sessions.
• Plan, oversee, facilitate and document patient’s recovery.
• Co-facilitate group or family sessions as needed.
• Ensure all documentation regarding patient care is complete and clear.
• Prepare individualized treatment plans for each patient.
• Conduct initial and follow-up assessments.
• Evaluate needs and determine referrals to other programs.
• May plan for aftercare for assigned patients.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Perform case management duties to ensure quality care.
• Act as liaison between referral sources and patients.

Skills

Addiction recovery experience

Group counseling

Documentation

MAT familiarity

CBT/MI knowledge

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

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

Job description

Overview

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program

Seeking:Substance Use Counselor

Full-Time Hours:

• Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM - 1:30 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
• Opportunityfor growth that is second to none in the industry

Our Team:

Charleston Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Charleston, WV, is part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, the leading provider of medication-assisted treatment in the nation. Our mission is to providefull-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 eligibilityhere: HRSA Eligibility

Qualifications

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.