Substance Use Counselor

Comprehensive Treatment Centers; Medford (OR); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Employer-paid supervision

CEU access

EAP benefits

Early morning hours

Growth opportunities

Résumé du poste

Comprehensive Treatment Centers in Medford, Oregon, is seeking a Substance Use Counselor for our Outpatient MAT program. This full-time role supports patients recovering from opioid use disorder through individual and group counseling, with morning hours 5:00 AM–1:30 PM.

You'll join a compassionate team, plan and document treatment, coordinate referrals, and participate in crisis intervention as needed. Eligible employees may access employer-paid supervision, CEUs, and EAP benefits.

Qualifications

• HS graduate or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in social or health services preferred.
• Degree must be from an accredited college or university.
• Experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings.
• Familiarity with MAT (methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone).
• Experience conducting individual and group counseling.
• Knowledge of CBT, MI, relapse prevention techniques.
• Documentation of clinical notes and treatment plans per guidelines.
• Familiarity with state regulatory standards (e.g., HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2).

Responsabilités

• Provide high quality counseling in individual and group sessions.
• Plan and document patient recovery pathways.
• Co-facilitate group or family sessions as needed.
• Complete timely, clear documentation of patient care and incidents.
• Prepare individual treatment plans for each patient.
• Conduct initial and follow-up assessments.
• Assess needs and refer to other programs if needed.
• Plan for aftercare for assigned patients.
• Provide crisis intervention when needed.
• Provide case management for individualized care.
• Liaise between referrals and patients.

Connaissances

Counseling sessions

Documentation

Case management

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

MAT familiarity

CBT knowledge

MI knowledge

Relapse prevention

Formation

HS graduate or equivalent

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

Degree from accredited college/university

Description du poste

• 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

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program

Seeking:

Substance Use Counselor

Full Time Hours

• 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

Medford Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Medford, Oregon, 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 eligibilty 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.

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Oregon CADC R or higher (CADC I, CADC II, CADC III) 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.