Substance Use Counselor

Comprehensive Treatment Centers; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation & sick leave

Clinical supervision paid by employer

CEU access unlimited

EAP

Job summary

Tulsa Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) in Tulsa, OK, seeks a dedicated Substance Use Counselor to support patients with opioid use disorder through individual and group counseling. This full-time role focuses on assessment, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and coordination of aftercare with a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in a health or social service field and licensure or candidacy (LADC/LPC/LMFT/LCSW).

Qualifications

• 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
• 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 CBT, MI, and relapse prevention techniques
• Documentation experience following state and federal guidelines
• Familiarity with state regulatory standards (42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, Joint Commission)
• Experience collaborating in a multidisciplinary team with medical staff and case managers

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 clearly.
• Prepare individual treatment plans for each assigned patient.
• Initial assessments and follow-up assessments.
• 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 for patients, ensuring individualized quality care.
• Act as a liaison between referral sources and patients as needed.

Skills

Individual counseling

Group counseling

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Case management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

MAT familiarity

CBT

MI

Relapse prevention

Education

Master's degree in social or health services field

Accredited college or university

LADC candidate

LPC candidate

LMFT candidate

LCSW candidate

Job description

• 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

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program

Seeking: Substance Use Counselor

• LADC, LPC, LMFT, or LCSW

Full Time Hours

• Monday to Friday 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM
• Up to 36 hours per week

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

Tulsa Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, 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 eligibility here: HRSA Eligibility

Required Education, Skills And Qualifications

• 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:

• LADC or candidate;
• LPC or candidate;
• LMFT or candidate;
• LCSW or candidate

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.