Substance Use Counselor

Comprehensive Treatment Centers; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; 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

Free CEUs (500+ CEUs)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Early morning hours

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Salt Lake City Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) in Utah seeks a Substance Use Counselor for its outpatient MAT program. The role emphasizes individual and group counseling to support recovery from opioid use disorder.

Requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s in social/health services and experience in addiction recovery. Familiarity with MAT, CBT, MI, and relapse prevention is preferred. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in social or health services field required.
• Degree must be from an accredited college or university.
• Experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings.
• Familiarity with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT).
• Experience conducting individual and group counseling sessions.
• Knowledge of CBT, MI, and relapse prevention.
• Documentation experience per state/federal guidelines.
• Familiarity with 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, Joint Commission standards.
• Experience collaborating in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, compassionate guidance in individual and group counseling sessions.
• Plan, oversee, facilitate and document patient recovery.
• Co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions as needed.
• Ensure documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents is timely and clear.
• Prepare individual treatment plans for each patient.
• Conduct initial and follow-up assessments.
• Evaluate needs and referrals to other programs/facilities as needed.
• May plan for aftercare for assigned patients.
• Provide crisis intervention when needed.
• Provide case management and liaison with referral sources.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Teamwork

CBT

MI

Education

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

Job description

• SUDC, ASUDC, LSUDC, SSW, CSW, ACMHC, LCSW, CMHC, or LMFT

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program

Seeking: Substance Use Counselor

• SUDC, ASUDC, LSUDC, SSW, CSW, ACMHC, LCSW, CMHC, or LMFT

Full Time Hours

• Monday - Friday, 5:30 AM - 2:00 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
• Opportunity for growth that is second to none in the industry

Our Team

Salt Lake City Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Salt Lake City, Utah, 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

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.

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• SUDC – Substance Use Disorder Counselor
• LSUDC – Licensed Substance Use Disorder Counselor
• ASUDC – Advanced Substance Use Disorder Counselor
• SSW – Social Service Worker
• CSW – Certified Social Worker
• LCSW – Licensed Clinical Social Worker
• ACMHC – Associate Clinical Mental Health Counselor
• CMHC – Clinical Mental Health Counselor
• LMFT – Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

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.