Substance Use Counselor

Acadia Healthcare; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Semi-Annual Bonus Program

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Competitive 401(k) plan

Paid vacation and sick time

Employer-paid clinical supervision (무료

Free CEUs

EAP support

Early morning hours

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare Henderson Comprehensive Treatment Center is seeking a Substance Use Counselor to support patients with opioid use disorder. You will deliver individual and group counseling, develop treatment plans, and coordinate aftercare and referrals within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include documenting care, performing assessments, and offering crisis intervention when needed. This full-time role emphasizes early hours and work-life balance in a growing treatment network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in social or health services field is required
• Experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings
• Familiarity with MAT (methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone)
• Experience conducting individual and group counseling sessions
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices (CBT, MI) and relapse prevention
• Documentation experience per state/federal guidelines
• Familiarity with state regulations (42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, Joint Commission)
• Experience collaborating in a multidisciplinary team

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Addiction recovery experience

Counseling skills

CBT MI relapse prevention

Education

Bachelor/Master degree in social/health services

Job description

Overview

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program

Seeking:Substance Use Counselor

• CADC-I, CADC, CADC-S, LADC-I, LADC, LADC-S, LCADC, LCPC, LPC, LCSW, or LMFT

Full TimeHours:

• Monday - Friday, 5:00AM-1:00PM
• Up to 36 hours per week

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:

Henderson Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Henderson, NV, 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

Qualifications

Required Education, Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in social or health services field is 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.

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• CADC, CADC-I, CADC-S, LADC, or LADC-S is required
• Also considering LCPC, LPC, LCSW, or LMFT

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