Substance Use Counselor

Acadia Healthcare; Taylorsville (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Competitive 401(k)

Paid vacation and sick time

Supervisor support (clinical)

CEUs (500+)

EAP program

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare’s Taylorsville Comprehensive Treatment Center in Utah seeks a Substance Use Counselor to support patients with opioid use disorder in an outpatient MAT program. You will provide individual and group counseling, develop treatment plans, and document care to promote recovery.

The role requires a BS/MS in a health services field and MAT experience. Monday–Friday, early morning hours, with benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, supervision, CEUs, EAP,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in social or health services field required, accredited.
• Experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings (outpatient, residential, or correctional).
• Familiarity with MAT (methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone).
• Documentation of clinical notes, treatment plans, and progress per guidelines.
• Knowledge of CBT, MI, relapse prevention; familiarity with state/federal standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling with compassion and quality care.
• Plan, oversee, facilitate, and document patient recovery.
• Prepare treatment plans and conduct initial and follow-up assessments.
• Coordinate referrals and aftercare as needed; crisis intervention when required.
• Maintain accurate documentation and act as liaison between referrals and patients.

Skills

Counseling sessions

CBT knowledge

MI knowledge

Documentation

Regulatory knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

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

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, 5:30AM - 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:

Taylorsville Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Taylorsville,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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