Substance Use Counselor

Acadia Healthcare; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Sick time

Clinical supervision

CEUs

EAP

Early morning hours

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Salt Lake City Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) in Salt Lake City, Utah, part of Acadia Healthcare, is seeking a Substance Use Counselor for our outpatient MAT program. The role focuses on individual and group counseling to support recovery from opioid use disorder.

Responsibilities include assessment, treatment planning, documentation, crisis intervention, and coordination with a multidisciplinary team. A Bachelor's or Master's in social/health services and relevant licenses are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in social or health services field from an accredited college or university.
• Experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings such as outpatient/residential/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 CBT, MI, and relapse prevention techniques.
• Documentation experience including clinical notes, treatment plans, and progress updates.
• Familiarity with state regulatory standards (e.g., 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, Joint Commission).
• Experience collaborating in a multidisciplinary team with medical staff, case managers, and peer support specialists.

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 timely and clear.
• Prepare individual treatment plans for each assigned patient.
• Conduct initial assessments and follow-ups.
• Evaluate patient needs and determine referrals to other programs or facilities.
• May plan for aftercare for assigned patients.
• Provide crisis intervention to patients as needed.
• Provide case management duties ensuring individualized quality care.
• Act as liaison between referral sources and patients.

Skills

Counseling

Group counseling

Documentation

Crisis intervention

MAT familiarity

Education

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

Job description

Overview

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program

Seeking: Substance Use Counselor

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

Full TimeHours:

• Monday - Friday, 5:30 AM - 2:00 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
• Opportunityfor 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.

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.

Required Licenses/Certifications:

One of the following credentials (active in Utah) are required:

• 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

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