Substance Use Counselor

Comprehensive Treatment Centers; Medford (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Semi-Annual Bonus Program

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Competitive 401(k) plan

Paid vacation and sick time

Employer-paid clinical supervision

Free and unlimited CEUs

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Early morning hours

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Medford Comprehensive Treatment Center in Medford, OR is seeking a Substance Use Counselor for our outpatient MAT program. The role involves providing compassionate individual and group counseling to patients with opioid use disorder, documenting progress, and coordinating care with a multidisciplinary team.

The position emphasizes early morning hours, growth opportunities within the leading MAT provider, and a strong commitment to evidence-based practices.

Qualifications

• HS graduate or equivalent required; college degree preferred.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in social or health services preferred.
• Degree from an accredited college or university required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, compassionate guidance in individual and group sessions.
• Plan, oversee, facilitate and document patient’s recovery progress.
• Co-facilitate group or family sessions as needed.
• Ensure thorough documentation of care, treatment and incidents.
• Prepare individualized treatment plans for assigned patients.
• Conduct initial and follow-up assessments.
• Evaluate patient needs and refer to other programs when needed.
• May plan for aftercare for assigned patients.
• Provide crisis intervention when required.
• Perform case management to ensure quality care.
• Act as liaison between referral sources and patients.

Skills

Familiarity with MAT (methadone, bupe,

Individual counseling

Group counseling

Documentation in clinical notes

Multidisciplinary team collaboration

Relapse prevention techniques

Evidence-based practices (CBT, MI)

Crisis intervention

Case management

Education

HS graduate or equivalent

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

Accredited degree

Job description

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program

Seeking: Substance Use Counselor

Full Time Hours

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

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
• Opportunity for growth that is second to none in the industry

Our Team

Medford Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Medford,OR, 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.