Substance Use Counselor

Comprehensive Treatment Centers; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; 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 CEUs (500+)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for/

Early morning hours for work-life BAL

Growth opportunities in the industry

Job summary

Concord Comprehensive Treatment Center in Concord, NH, is seeking a Substance Use Counselor for a full-time role in outpatient MAT services. Counselors provide compassionate individual and group sessions, develop treatment plans, and coordinate care to support recovery from opioid use disorder.

The position emphasizes early morning hours, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and opportunities for professional growth within Acadia Healthcare's network of centers.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree from an accredited college required.
• Bachelor's or Master's in social/health services preferred.
• Experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings.
• Knowledge of MAT medications such as methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone.
• Experience documenting clinical notes and treatment plans.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Addiction recovery experience

Counseling skills

Documentation skills

Regulatory knowledge

MAT familiarity

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree

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

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

• Mondays - Thursday, 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM
• Sunday, 6:30 AM - 12:30 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
• Opportunity for growth that is second to none in the industry

Our Team

Concord Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Concord, NH, 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 eligibility here: HRSA Eligibility

Required Education, Skills, And Qualifications

• Associate's degree from an accredited college or university required.
• 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

• LADC or LCHMC preferred, not required

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