Substance Use Counselor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Semi-Annual Bonus Program

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Competitive 401(k) plan

Paid vacation and sick time

Employer-paid clinical supervision

CEUs access

Job summary

Mooresville Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) in Mooresville, NC, part of Acadia Healthcare, seeks a Substance Use Counselor for the Outpatient MAT OTP program. The role emphasizes compassionate counseling in individual and group settings.

You will plan, oversee and document recovery, facilitate sessions, complete timely clinical notes, and coordinate referrals as needed. Licensure requirements LCAS/LCAS-A/LCSW etc apply; strong MAT familiarity preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree preferred in social or health services.
• Degree from an accredited college/university with practicum to be licensed.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, compassionate guidance in individual and group counseling sessions.
• Plan, oversee, facilitate and document patient's recovery.
• Co-facilitate 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.
• Conduct initial and follow-up assessments.
• Evaluate patient needs and determine referrals to other programs or facilities.
• Provide crisis intervention to patients as needed.
• Provide case management duties and liaise with referral sources.

Skills

Counseling

Documentation

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

CBT

MI (Motivational Interviewing)

Relapse prevention

Case management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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

Accredited degree with practicum for licensure

Job description

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program (OTP)

• LCAS-A, LCAS, LCSW-A, LCSW, LCMHC-A, or LCMHC

Seeking: Substance Use Counselor

Full-Time Hours

• Monday - Friday 5 AM - 1:30 PM
• Rotating Saturdays 6 AM - 8 AM

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 (CEU
• 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

Mooresville Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Mooresville, NC, 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

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

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required;
• Prefer Bachelor's or Master's degree in social or health services field;
• Degree must be from an accredited college or university with practicum in order to be licensed.
• 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

• LCAS-A, LCAS, LCSW-A, LCSW, LCMHC-A, or LCMHC
• License or Certification is required to apply.

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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