Substance Use Counselor

Comprehensive Treatment Centers; New Castle (PA); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 56 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Semi-Annual Bonus Program

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Competitive 401(k) plan

Paid vacation and sick time

Employer-paid clinical supervision

Free CEUs

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Early morning hours

Growth opportunities in the industry

Résumé du poste

New Castle Comprehensive Treatment Center in New Castle, PA, is seeking a Substance Use Counselor for our Outpatient MAT program. Full-time with Monday-Friday, 5:00 AM-1:30 PM shifts, providing individual and group counseling to patients with opioid use disorder.

The role emphasizes high-quality, compassionate care, thorough documentation, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and collaboration with medical staff. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree with 2 years of clinical experience or
• Bachelor's degree with 1 year of clinical experience or
• Master's degree with a practicum in a health or human service agency
• Degree from an accredited college or university

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Counseling

Group counseling

Documentation

Crisis intervention

Case management

Formation

Associate's degree in social or health services field

Bachelor's degree in social or health services field

Master's degree in social or health services field with a practicum in a health or human service agency

Degree from an accredited college or university

Description du poste

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

New Castle Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in New Castle, PA, 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 eligibility here: HRSA Eligibility

Required Education, Skills And Qualifications

• Associate's degree in social or health services field with 2 years of clinical experience in a health or human service agency; or


• Bachelor's degree in social or health services field with 1 year of clinical experience in a health or human service agency; or


• Master's degree in social or health services field with a practicum in a health or human service agency;


• Degree must be from an accredited college or university.

Preferred Skills And Qualifications

• 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: AAC, CAAC, CADC, CAADC, CS, CCS, LPC, BSW, MSW

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.