Substance Use Counselor

Acadia Healthcare; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; 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 (no

Job summary

Salt Lake City Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), part of Acadia Healthcare, seeks a Substance Use Counselor to provide individual and group counseling for opioid use disorder patients. The role emphasizes MAT familiarity, crisis intervention, and collaborative care with a multidisciplinary team.

The position offers full-time hours (Mon-Fri, early hours) with benefits including medical/dental/vision, 401(k), paid time off, supervision, and CEUs.

Qualifications

• Experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings is required.
• Familiarity with MAT including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone.
• Experience conducting individual and group counseling sessions for substance use recovery.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices and relapse prevention techniques.
• Documentation experience per state and federal guidelines.

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 all documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents is complete and clear.
• Prepare individual treatment plans for each patient.
• Conduct initial and follow-up assessments.
• Evaluate patient needs and referrals to other programs if needed.
• Plan for aftercare for assigned patients and provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Perform case management duties to ensure individualized quality care.
• Act as liaison between referral sources and patients.

Skills

MAT familiarity

CBT knowledge

MI techniques

Group counseling

Documentation skills

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:

• 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:

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.

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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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