Substance Use Counselor

Acadia Healthcare; Dunmore (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; 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

Free CEUs

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Early morning hours work/life balance

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Dunmore Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) in Dunmore, PA, part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, seeks a Substance Use Counselor to support patients seeking recovery from opioid use disorder through individual and group counseling.

The Substance Use Counselor role focuses on compassionate care, documentation, and treatment planning, with opportunities for growth and ongoing CEU access in a supportive, professional environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree with 4 years of clinical experience or
• Bachelor's degree with 2 years of clinical experience or
• Master's degree with 1 year of clinical experience; practicum accepted
• Degree from an accredited college or university

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 clearly.
• Prepare individual treatment plans for each assigned patient.
• Initial assessments as well as follow up assessments.
• Evaluate patient needs and determine referrals to other programs or facilities.
• May plan for aftercare for assigned patients.
• Provide crisis intervention to patients as needed.
• Provide case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care.

Skills

MAT knowledge

Harm reduction

Trauma-informed care

CBT/MI/REBT

Documentation

EHR familiarity

Regulatory standards

Professional environment

Education

Associate's degree in health/services

Bachelor's degree in health/services

Master's degree in health/services

Practicum in health/human services

Job description

Overview

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program

Seeking:Substance Use Counselor

Full-Time Hours: Monday-Friday, 5:30 AM-1:00 PM, or 8:30 AM-4:00 PM, No Weekends!

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:

Dunmore Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Dunmore, 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 4 years of clinical experience in a health or human service agency; or
• Bachelor's degree in social or health services field with 2 years of clinical experience in a health or human service agency; or
• Master's degree in social or health services field with 1 years of clinical experience in a health or human service agency; or 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.
• Knowledge of MAT/MAUD, including methadone, buprenorphine, and injections.
• Understanding harm reduction, trauma informed care, relapse prevention and evidence based treatment approaches.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices, such as CBT, MI, REBT, and relapse prevention techniques.
• Strong documentation skills, including maintaining clinical notes, treatment plans, and progress updates in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
• Experience with SMART/Methasoft EHR systems
• Familiarity with state regulatory standards (DDAP, CARF, 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, Joint Commission standards).
• Ability to maintain professional, nonjudgmental, culturally responsive and supportive treatment environment.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Not required, position applicable to the following: AAC, CAAC, CADC, CAADC, CS, CCS, LPC, BSW, MSW

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