Substance Use Counselor- Certified

Acadia Healthcare; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Semi-Annual Bonus Program

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation and sick time

Employer-paid clinical supervision

Free CEUs (500+ CEUs)

EAP

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare’s San Diego Comprehensive Treatment Center is seeking a Substance Use Counselor to support patients with opioid use disorder through individual and group counseling. The role emphasizes compassionate, evidence-based care and accurate documentation.

You will assess, plan, implement and monitor treatment plans, provide crisis intervention, and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless patient care. This is a full-time on-site position in San Diego, CA.

Qualifications

• HS graduate or equivalent required.
• Prefer Bachelor's or Master’s degree in social or health services field.
• Degree must be from an accredited college or university.
• Experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings.
• Familiarity with MAT (methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone).
• Experience conducting individual and group counseling sessions.
• Knowledge of CBT, MI, relapse prevention techniques.
• Documentation experience per state/federal guidelines.
• Familiarity with 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, Joint Commission standards.
• Team collaboration with medical staff, case managers, and peers.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, compassionate guidance in individual and group counseling sessions.
• Plan, oversee, facilitate and document patient recovery.
• Co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions as needed.
• Ensure all documentation regarding patient care is completed timely and clearly.
• Prepare individual treatment plans for each patient.
• Conduct initial and follow-up assessments.
• Evaluate patient needs and determine referrals to other programs.
• Plan for aftercare for assigned patients as needed.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Carry out case management duties for patients.
• Act as liaison between referral sources and patients.

Skills

Counseling

Group counseling

Documentation

Regulatory knowledge

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

HS graduate or equivalent

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

Accredited college/university degree

Tools

CBT

MI

Job description

Overview

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program

Seeking:Substance Use Counselor- CADC, SUDCC, or CATC

Requirements:

• AOD Certification is required
• Registration/Certification must be obtained from a California-approved Counselor Certification Organization (CAADE, CADTP or CCAPP).

Full TimeHours:Monday - Friday 5:30 AM - 2:00 PM

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:

San Diego Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in San Diego, CA, 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.

Compensation for roles at San Diego CTC varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, role, skill set, and level of experience.As required by local law, San Diego CTC provides a reasonable hourly range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California as set forth below.Role Location: California

Calculated Salary Range for role: $29.14 - $38.00 per hour.

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:

• HS graduate or equivalent 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.

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• AOD Registration is required.
• AOD Certification is preferred.
• Registration/Certification must be obtained from a California-approved Counselor Certification Organization (CAADE, CADTP or CCAPP).

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