Substance Use Counselor

Huntingdon Valley Comprehensive Treatment Center; Huntingdon Valley (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; 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 (500+ credits)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Huntingdon Valley Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) in Huntingdon Valley, PA, part of Acadia Healthcare’s Comprehensive Treatment Centers, seeks a Substance Use Counselor for its outpatient MAT program. The counselor delivers compassionate individual and group counseling to patients with opioid use disorder and contributes to patient recovery.

The role emphasizes documentation, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and coordination with referrals while supporting a schedule that includes

Qualifications

• Requires an associate/bachelor/master in social or health services with practicum or clinical experience.
• Applicable to AAC/CAAC/CADC etc. licenses preferred per list.
• Experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings is preferred.
• Knowledge of CBT, MI, relapse prevention and regulatory standards is expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, compassionate individual and group counseling.
• Plan, oversee, facilitate and document patient recovery.
• Co-facilitate group or family sessions as needed.
• Ensure timely, clear documentation of patient care and incidents.
• Create individual treatment plans for each patient; conduct initial and follow-up assessments.
• Assess patient needs and arrange referrals to other programs or facilities as needed.
• May plan for aftercare and provide crisis intervention.
• Perform case management duties ensuring quality care and liaison with referral sources.

Skills

MAT familiarity

Individual counseling

Group counseling

Documentation

Case management

Referral liaison

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Associate degree in social/health services

Bachelor's degree in social/health services

Master's degree in social/health services

Job description

Overview

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program

Seeking:Substance Use Counselor

Full-TimeHours:

• Monday-Friday 5:00 AM - 1:00 PM
• Saturdays 6:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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:

Huntingdon Valley Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Huntingdon Valley, 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.

Responsibilities

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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