Substance Use Counselor

Acadia Healthcare; New Castle (PA); 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 (f​

Free CEUs

Employee Assistance Program

EAP for well-being

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare’s New Castle Comprehensive Treatment Center in New Castle, PA is hiring a Substance Use Counselor for our Outpatient MAT program. The role focuses on individual and group counseling within a compassionate care approach for opioid use disorder, with an emphasis on recovery planning and documentation.

The position involves early morning hours, state-compliant documentation, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to support patients through treatment and aftercare as

Qualifications

• Associate or higher in health/ social services with clinical experience
• Bachelor’s in health/ social services with 1 year clinical experience
• Master’s in health/ social services with practicum in health/ human services
• Degree from an accredited college or university

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 referrals to other programs or facilities as needed
• Plan aftercare for assigned patients
• Provide crisis intervention to patients as needed
• Perform case management to ensure individualized quality care
• Act as liaison between referral sources and patients

Skills

Clinical experience

Documentation

Crisis intervention

Education

Associate degree in health/social services

Bachelor’s degree in health/social services

Master’s degree with practicum in health services

Job description

Overview

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
• Opportunityfor 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 eligibilityhere: HRSA Eligibility

Qualifications

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

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