Substance Use Counselor

Comprehensive Treatment Centers; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid clinical supervision

Free CEUs

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Early morning hours

Opportunity for growth

Job summary

Muncie Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) in Indiana is seeking a Substance Use Counselor for outpatient MAT opioid treatment. This full-time role involves delivering individual and group counseling, developing treatment plans, and documenting care.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's or Master's in social/health services, familiarity with MAT, and experience with evidence-based practices such as CBT and MI. Competitive benefits include supervision, CEUs, EAP, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in social or health services required.
• Experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings preferred.
• Familiarity with MAT including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone.
• Knowledge of CBT, MI and relapse prevention techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, compassionate guidance in individual and group counseling sessions.
• Plan, oversee, facilitate and document patient recovery.
• Co-facilitate group or family sessions as needed.
• Ensure documentation regarding patient care is complete and clear.
• Prepare treatment plans and conduct initial and follow-up assessments.
• Evaluate patient needs and assist with referrals as needed.
• May plan for aftercare and provide crisis intervention.
• Perform case management to ensure quality care.

Skills

Counseling

MAT knowledge

CBT

MI

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

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

Job description

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program

Seeking: Substance Use Counselor

Full Time Hours

• Monday- Friday 4:30 AM -1:30 PM

Employer 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

Muncie Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Muncie Indiana, 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 eligibility here: HRSA Eligibility

Required Education, Skills And Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s or Master’s degree in social or health services field required;
• 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:

• Not required, position applicable to the following: LPC, LSW, LMFT, LAC, LCAC, CADAC II
• MATS & ACIT II – can be obtained within 90 days of employment.

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.