Substance Use Counselor

Comprehensive Treatment Centers; Winston-Salem (NC); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) plan

Paid vacation and sick time

Clinical supervision (employer-paid)

Free CEUs

EAP program

Flexible early hours

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Comprehensive Treatment Centers in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a Substance Use Counselor for our Outpatient MAT OTP program. The role combines on-site and hybrid work, with a schedule Monday through Friday mornings and rotating Saturdays, aimed at supporting patients in recovery from opioid use disorder through individual and group counseling.

You will plan and document treatment, participate in crisis intervention when needed, and collaborate with medical staff, case managers, and peers to

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree preferred in social or health services.
• Degree from an accredited college with practicum for licensure.
• Experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings (outpatient, residential, or correctional).
• Familiarity with MAT (methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone).
• Experience conducting individual and group counseling sessions.
• Knowledge of CBT, MI, and relapse prevention techniques.
• Document experience per state/federal guidelines.
• Familiarity with state regulatory standards (42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA).
• Experience collaborating in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, compassionate guidance in individual and group counseling sessions.
• Plan, oversee, facilitate and document patient recovery.
• Co-facilitate group/family sessions as needed.
• Ensure documentation regarding patient care and incidents is timely and clear.
• Prepare individual treatment plans for each patient.
• Conduct initial and follow-up assessments.
• Evaluate patient needs and refer as needed.
• Plan for aftercare when appropriate.
• Provide crisis intervention to patients as needed.
• Perform case management ensuring individualized care.
• Act as liaison between referral sources and patients.

Skills

Counseling

MAT familiarity

Documentation

CBT

MI

Relapse prevention

Team collaboration

Group counseling

Education

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

Accredited degree with practicum for licensure

Job description

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program (OTP)

• CADC-I, CADC, LCAS-A, LCAS, LCSW-A, LCSW, LCMHC-A, or LCMHC

Seeking:

Substance Use Counselor - Hybrid

Full-Time Hours

• Monday - Friday 5 AM - 1:30 PM
• Rotating Saturdays 6 AM - 8 AM

Optional Hybrid Schedule:

Hybrid schedules are available to those who have extensive experience in the substance use counseling field. Hybrid clinicians will be provided a laptop and permitted to work partially in the clinic and partially from home after the initial on-site training period.

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
• Opportunity for growth that is second to none in the industry

Our Team

Winston-Salem Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Winston-Salem, NC, 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

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required;
• Prefer Bachelor's or Master's degree in social or health services field;
• Degree must be from an accredited college or university with practicum in order to be licensed.
• 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

• CADC-I, CADC, LCAS-A, LCAS, LCSW-A, LCSW, LCMHC-A, or LCMHC
• License or Certification is required to apply.

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.