Substance Use Counselor

Acadia Healthcare; Woodstock (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; 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 (무료

Free and unlimited CEUs

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Early morning hours

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Woodstock Comprehensive Treatment Center in Woodstock, GA, part of Acadia Healthcare, is seeking a Substance Use Counselor to deliver compassionate care for opioid use disorder. Responsibilities include individual and group counseling, treatment planning, and documentation, with CAC1/CADC1 licensure required.

The role emphasizes early morning hours, supervision support, CEU access, and opportunities for growth within a leading MAT network.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; or Bachelor’s/Master’s in social or health services field.
• Familiarity with MAT (methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone).
• Experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings like outpatient, residential, or corrections.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, compassionate guidance in individual and group counseling sessions.
• Plan, oversee, facilitate and document patient recovery.
• Prepare treatment plans and conduct initial and follow-up assessments.
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary team and ensure timely documentation.

Skills

Counseling (individual)

Group counseling

MAT familiarity

Documentation

CBT/MI knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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

Accredited college/university degree

Job description

Overview

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program

Seeking:Substance Use Counselor

• Required: CAC1 or CADC1

Full Time Hours:Monday-Friday: 4:45 AM-12:30 PM

Alternate Saturdays: 5:45 AM- 9:15 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:

Woodstock Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Woodstock, GA, 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

Qualifications

Required Education, Skills and Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required; or
• 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:

• REQUIRED: CAC1 or CADC1
• Position applicable to the following: CACT, CACI, CACII, CADCT, CADCI, CADCII, CAADC, CCS, LMSW, LCSW, LMFT, LPC

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