Substance Use Counselor

Sheboygan Comprehensive Treatment Center; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; 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 (to

Free and unlimited access to CEU"s)

Employee Assistance Program(EAP)

Early morning hours

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare's Sheboygan Comprehensive Treatment Center in Wisconsin is seeking a Substance Use Counselor (SAC, SAC-IT, CSAC) to join an outpatient MAT program. The role is full-time (36 hours/week) with early morning hours and a rotating weekend schedule, delivering compassionate counseling to patients with opioid use disorder.

You will conduct individual and group counseling, develop recovery plans, document care, coordinate referrals, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate’s Degree in social or health services field required.
• Prefer Bachelor's or Master’s degree in social or health services field.
• Degree must be from an accredited college or university.

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.

Skills

Counseling

MAT familiarity

Documentation

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Associate’s Degree in social or health services

Bachelor's or Master’s degree preferred

Accredited college/university

Job description

Overview

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program

Seeking: Substance Use Counselor - SAC, SAC-IT, CSAC

Full Time Hours: (36 hours/week)

• Monday - Friday: 5:00 AM - 1:00 PM*Every 5th weekend rotation: Saturday 5:15 AM - 9:15 AM & Sunday: 5:15 AM - 8:15 AM

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:

Sheboygan Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Sheboygan, WI, 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.

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

Qualifications

Required Education, Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum of an Associate’s Degree in social or health services field required;
• Prefer Bachelor's or Master’s degree in social or health services field;
• 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:

• SACIT or eligible is required
• Also considering: SAC, CSAC, LPC, LMFT, &LCSW

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.

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