Substance Use Counselor

Allentown Comprehensive Treatment Center; Claussville (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Plan

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

Clinical Supervision

CEU Access

EAP

Early morning hours

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Allentown Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), part of Acadia Healthcare, is seeking a Substance Use Counselor for our Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program in Orefield, PA. The role focuses on compassionate counseling across individual and group settings, with documentation and treatment planning integral to daily responsibilities.

Responsibilities include crisis intervention, aftercare planning, and coordination with referral sources.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree with 2 years of clinical experience in health or human services.
• Bachelor's degree with 1 year of clinical experience in health or human services.
• Master's degree with practicum in health or human services.
• Degree from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, compassionate guidance in individual and group counseling.
• Plan, oversee, facilitate and document patient recovery.
• Co-facilitate group or family sessions as needed.
• Ensure documentation of 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 and liaise between referrals and patients.

Skills

Addiction recovery experience

MAT familiarity

Individual counseling

Group counseling

CBT

Motivational Interviewing

Relapse prevention

Clinical documentation

Regulatory knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree in social or health services

Bachelor's degree in social or health services

Master's degree in social or health services with practicum

Job description

Overview

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program

Seeking:Substance Use Counselor

Full-Time Hours:

• Monday - Friday, 5:30 AM - 1:30 PM
• Occasional Saturday hours

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:

Allentown Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Orefield, PA, 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.

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

Qualifications

Required Education, Skills and Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in social or health services field with 2 years of clinical experience in a health or human service agency; or
• Bachelor's degree in social or health services field with 1 year of clinical experience in a health or human service agency; or
• Master's degree in social or health services field with a practicum in a health or human service agency;
• Degree must be from an accredited college or university.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• 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: AAC, CAAC, CADC, CAADC, CS, CCS, LPC, BSW, MSW

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