Substance Use Counselor

Comprehensive Treatment Centers; Las Vegas (NV); In loco; USD 45.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Competitive 401(k) plan

Paid vacation and sick time

Employer-paid clinical supervision (免费

Free CEUs

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Early morning hours

Growth opportunities

Descrizione del lavoro

Las Vegas Comprehensive Treatment Center in Las Vegas, NV is seeking a Substance Use Counselor to support patients with opioid use disorder through individual and group counseling. The role requires CADC/LADC or LCPC/LPC/LCSW/LMFT credentials and a background in MAT.

Full-time hours Monday–Friday, 5:00 AM–1:30 PM with opportunities for growth and professional supervision. Join a multidisciplinary team dedicated to compassionate care, evidence-based practices, accurate documentation, and

Competenze

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in social or health services field is required; accreditation confirmed.
• Experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings preferred.
• Familiarity with MAT and related medications (methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone).
• Experience with CBT, MI, and relapse prevention approaches.

Mansioni

• Provide high quality guidance in individual and group counseling sessions.
• Plan, oversee, facilitate and document patient recovery progress.
• Co-facilitate group or family sessions as needed.
• Ensure timely documentation of care, treatment, and incidents.
• Develop and monitor individual treatment plans for each patient.
• Conduct initial and follow-up assessments as part of care.
• Evaluate needs and arrange referrals to other programs when needed.
• Assist with aftercare planning and crisis intervention as required.
• Provide case management and liaison services with referral sources.

Conoscenze

Individual counseling

Group counseling

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Treatment planning

Formazione

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

Accredited college or university

Descrizione del lavoro

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

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program

Seeking: Substance Use Counselor

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

Full Time Hours

Monday-Friday, 5:00 AM - 1:30 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

Las Vegas Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Las Vegas, 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

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

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.