Substance Use Counselor

Acadia Healthcare; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 28,654,000 - 33,173,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Competitive 401(k) plan

Paid vacation and sick time

Employer-paid clinical supervision

CEUs access (500+ CEUs)

EAP support

Early morning hours

Growth opportunities in the industry

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare’s Oklahoma City Comprehensive Treatment Center is hiring a Substance Use Counselor for an outpatient MAT program in Oklahoma City, OK. This part‑time role (up to 20 hrs/wk) involves individual and group counseling, treatment planning, and crisis intervention to support opioid use disorder recovery.

The position requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a social or health services field, and licensure or candidate status (LADC/LCSW/LPC/LMFT).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in social or health services field required
• Degree from an accredited college or university
• Experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings
• Familiarity with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
• Experience with individual and group counseling sessions
• Knowledge of CBT, MI, and relapse prevention
• Documentation experience per state and federal guidelines
• Familiarity with state regulatory standards

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.

Skills

Addiction counseling

Group counseling

Treatment planning

Documentation

MAT familiarity

CBT

MI

Education

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

Job description

Overview

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program

Seeking: Substance Use Counselor

• LADC, LPC, LMSW, LCSW, LBHP

Part Time Hours: Monday-Friday 5:00 AM-9:00 AM Up to 20 hours/week

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:

Oklahoma City Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Oklahoma City, OK, 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

Qualifications

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:

• CADC, LADC or candidate;
• LPC or candidate;
• LMFT or candidate;
• LCSW or candidate

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