Substance Use Counselor

Comprehensive Treatment Centers; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Clinical supervision

CEU access

EAP

Early hours

Career growth

Job summary

West Milwaukee Comprehensive Treatment Center in Wisconsin is seeking a Substance Use Counselor to join our outpatient MAT program. The role involves delivering compassionate counseling, both one-on-one and in groups, to patients with opioid use disorder.

You will develop treatment plans, conduct assessments, document care, coordinate with medical staff and peers, and help coordinate aftercare and referrals. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate's Degree in social or health services field required.
• Prefer Bachelor's or Master's degree in social or health services field.
• Degree must be from an accredited college or university.
• Experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings.
• Familiarity with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT).
• Experience conducting individual and group counseling sessions.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices (CBT, MI) and relapse prevention.
• Documentation experience per state/federal guidelines.
• Familiarity with state regulatory standards.
• Experience collaborating in a multidisciplinary team.

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.

Skills

Counseling

Group counseling

Crisis intervention

Documentation

MAT knowledge

Education

Associate's degree in social or health services

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

Job description

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program

Seeking

Substance Use Counselor - SAC, SACIT, CSAC, LPC, LCSW

Full Time Hours

(36 HOURS/WEEK)

• Tuesday - Friday: 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM
• Saturday morning

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

West Milwaukee Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in West Milwaukee, WI, 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.

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

• Minimum of an Associate's Degree in social or health services field 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

• SACIT or eligible is required
• Also considering: SAC, CSAC, LPC, LMFT, & LCSW

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.