Substance Use Counselor

Acadia Healthcare; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Semi-Annual Bonus

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Competitive 401(k)

Paid vacation and sick time

Employer-paid clinical supervision

Free CEUs access

EAP program

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare’s Huntington Comprehensive Treatment Center in Huntington, WV is seeking a Substance Use Counselor for our Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program. You will provide individual and group counseling, develop treatment plans, and document progress, playing a key role in patient recovery.

Responsibilities include crisis intervention, aftercare planning, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in social or health services field required.
• Degree must be from an accredited college or university.
• Experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings (outpatient, residential, or correctional).
• Familiarity with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) such as methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone.
• Experience conducting individual and group counseling sessions focused on substance use recovery.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices (CBT, MI, relapse prevention).
• Documentation experience including clinical notes, treatment plans, progress updates per state/federal guidelines.
• Familiarity with state regulatory standards (42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, Joint Commission).
• Experience collaborating in a multidisciplinary team with medical staff, case managers, and peer support specialists.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Individual counseling

Group counseling

Crisis intervention

Documentation

CBT

Motivational Interviewing

Relapse prevention

Education

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

Accredited degree

Job description

Overview

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program

Seeking:Substance Use Counselor

Full-TimeHours:Monday-Friday 5am-130pm

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:

Huntington Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Huntington,WV, is part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, the leading provider of medication-assisted treatment in the nation. Our mission is to providefull-circle care that includes a blend of therapies and the use of safe and effective medications. Our team is the front line of our fight against the opiate epidemic.

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

Education, Skills and Qualifications:

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

Licenses/Certifications:

• Not required, position applicable to the following: ADC, AADC, PLC, LPC, BSW, MSW

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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