Substance Use Counselor

Comprehensive Treatment Centers; North Wilkesboro (NC); Presencial; USD 38.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Competitive 401(k) plan

Paid vacation and sick time

Employer-paid clinical supervision

CEU access (500+)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Growth opportunities

Early morning hours

Descripción de la vacante

North Wilkesboro Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) in North Wilkesboro, NC, is seeking a Substance Use Counselor to support patients in outpatient MAT for opioid use disorder. The role focuses on delivering compassionate care across individual and group counseling sessions and documenting progress within a multidisciplinary team.

Required credentials include CADC-I/ CADC/ LCAS-A/ LCAS/ LCSW-A/ LCSW/ LCMHC-A/ LCMHC; licensure or certification is required to apply.

Formación

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in social/health services preferred.
• Degree with practicum for licensure required.
• Experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings.
• Familiarity with MAT (methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone).
• Experience counseling individuals and groups for substance use recovery.
• Knowledge of CBT, MI and relapse prevention techniques.
• Strong clinical documentation in line with state/federal guidelines.

Responsabilidades

• Provide high quality individual and group counseling.
• Plan, oversee, document patient recovery.
• Co-facilitate group or family sessions as needed.
• Ensure timely, clear documentation of care and incidents.
• Prepare individual treatment plans for assigned patients.
• Conduct initial and follow-up assessments.
• Refer patients to other programs when needed.
• Provide crisis intervention and case management as required.

Conocimientos

Counseling (individual & group)

MAT awareness

Documentation skills

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

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

Practicum/licensure requirement

Descripción del empleo

• CADC-I, CADC, LCAS-A, LCAS, LCSW-A, LCSW, LCMHC-A, or LCMHC Required

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program

• SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE*

Seeking: Substance Use Counselor

• CADC-I, CADC, LCAS-A, LCAS, LCSW-A, LCSW, LCMHC-A, or LCMHC Required

Full-Time Hours

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

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

North Wilkesboro Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in North Wilkesboro, 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

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

• 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 mangers, and peer support specialists.

Licenses/Certifications

• CADC-I, CADC, 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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