Substance Use Counselor

Comprehensive Treatment Centers; Lebanon (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid clinical supervision

CEUs access 500+ CEUs

EAP for employee wellbeing

Early morning hours for work-life-bALa

Growth opportunities in the industry

Job summary

Comprehensive Treatment Centers in Lebanon, PA is looking for a Substance Use Counselor to join our outpatient MAT program. The counselor provides individual and group counseling, documents progress, and supports patients in recovery from opioid use disorder in a busy clinic setting.

We offer full-time hours with early shifts, plus opportunities for growth, and access to CEUs. MAT experience is preferred but not required, with collaboration across the medical team and case management staff.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in social or health services field with 2 years of clinical experience.
• Bachelor's degree in social or health services field with 1 year of clinical experience.
• Master's degree in social or health services field with a practicum in a health or human service agency.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, compassionate guidance in 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 and follow-up assessments.
• Evaluate patient needs and referrals to other programs if needed.
• May plan for aftercare for assigned patients.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Provide case management duties for patients, ensuring quality care.
• Act as liaison between referral sources and patients.

Skills

Counseling

Documentation

Crisis intervention

Group counseling

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate's degree in social or health services

Bachelor's degree in social or health services

Master's degree in social or health services

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program

Seeking: Substance Use Counselor

Full-Time/ Hours

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

Alternating Saturdays 5:00 AM- 9:00 AM

Our Benefits

• 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

Lebanon Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Lebanon, 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.

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
• Preferred: CADC, CAADC

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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