Substance Use Counselor

Acadia Healthcare; North Wilkesboro (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation and sick time

Employer-paid clinical supervision

Free CEUs (500+ credits)

EAP program

Growth opportunities

Job summary

North Wilkesboro Comprehensive Treatment Center, part of Acadia Healthcare, seeks a Substance Use Counselor to support patients with opioid use disorder. The role emphasizes individual and group counseling, treatment planning, and coordination of aftercare.

A sign-on bonus is available, and staff supervision and CEU access are provided. The position follows a Monday–Friday schedule with rotating Saturday hours, offering competitive benefits and opportunities for growth within a leading MAT

Qualifications

• Must have education in social or health services with practicum to be licensed.
• Familiarity with MAT medications including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone.
• Experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality individual and group counseling.
• Plan, oversee, facilitate and document patient recovery.
• Prepare treatment plans and conduct initial and follow-up assessments.
• Coordinate referrals and aftercare as needed.
• Provide crisis intervention and case management duties.

Skills

Counseling

MAT knowledge

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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

Job description

Overview

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
• Opportunityfor 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 eligibilty here: HRSA Eligibility

Qualifications

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

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

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