Substance Use Counselor

Comprehensive Treatment Centers; Lynnwood (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid clinical supervision (CT

CEUs

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Early morning hours

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Lynnwood Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) in Lynnwood, WA, is seeking a Substance Use Counselor for its Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program. You will provide individual and group counseling to support recovery from opioid use disorder.

Washington SUDP or SUDPT is required; HS minimum with relevant degree preferred. Competitive hourly pay, early morning hours, and growth opportunities are offered within Acadia Healthcare’s network.

Qualifications

• HS graduate or equivalent required
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in social or health services fields preferred
• Degree from an accredited college or university required
• Experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings
• Familiarity with MAT (methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone)
• Experience with individual and group counseling
• Knowledge of CBT, MI, relapse prevention
• Documentation of patient care in line with regulations
• Familiarity with state/federal guidelines (42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA)
• Experience collaborating in multidisciplinary teams

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Group counseling

Crisis intervention

Documentation

CBT

MI

relapse prevention

Case management

multidisciplinary teamwork

communication

Education

HS graduate or equivalent

Bachelor’s or Master’s in social/health services

Accredited college/university degree

Job description

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program

Seeking: Substance Use Counselor

• Washington SUDP or SUDPT is required

Full Time Hours

• Maximum of 36 hours weekly
• Monday- Friday, 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM

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

Lynnwood Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Lynnwood, WA, 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.

Compensation for roles at Lynnwood CTC varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, role, skill set, and level of experience.As required by local law, Lynnwood CTC provides a reasonable hourly range of compensation for roles that may be hired in Washington as set forth below.

Role Location: Washington

Calculated Salary Range for role

$28.00 - $34.86 per hour.

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

• HS graduate or equivalent required;
• Prefer Bachelor's or Master’s degree in social or health services field;
• 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:

• Washington SUDPT or SUDP is required

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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