Substance Use Counselor

Comprehensive Treatment Centers; Parkersburg (WV); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation and sick time

Employer-paid clinical supervision

Free CEUs

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Growth opportunities

Early morning hours for work-life-balm

Job summary

Parkersburg Comprehensive Treatment Center, part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, is seeking a Substance Use Counselor for its outpatient MAT program in Parkersburg, WV. The counselor will provide individual and group counseling, documentation, and care coordination for opioid use disorder treatment.

The role requires a Bachelor's or Master's in a social or health services field, experience in addiction or behavioral health settings, and familiarity with MAT, CBT, and MI.

Qualifications

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

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 is timely and clear.
• Prepare individual treatment plans for each assigned patient.
• Initial and follow up assessments.
• Evaluate patient needs and referrals to other programs as needed.
• Plan for aftercare for assigned patients.
• Provide crisis intervention to patients when needed.
• Provide case management duties and liaise with referral sources.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in social or health services field

Degree from an accredited college or university

Experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings

Familiarity with MAT (methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone)

Experience conducting individual and group counseling sessions

Knowledge of CBT, MI, and relapse prevention

Documentation experience per guidelines

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program

Seeking: Substance Use Counselor

Full-Time Hours:

Monday-Friday,5:30 AM-1:30 PM

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

Parkersburg Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Parkersburg, WV, is part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, the leading provider of medication-assisted treatment in the nation. Our mission is to provide full-circle care that includes a blend of therapies and the use of safe and effective medications. Our team is the front line of our fight against the opiate epidemic.

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

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

• Not required, position applicable to the following: ADC, AADC, PLC, 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.

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