Substance Use Counselor: Growth, CEUs, AM Hours

Comprehensive Treatment Centers; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Semi-Annual Bonus Program

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Competitive 401(k)

Paid vacation and sick time

Employer-paid clinical supervision

Job summary

Tigard Comprehensive Treatment Center in Oregon, part of Acadia Healthcare, seeks a Substance Use Counselor for its outpatient MAT program. The role focuses on high-quality individual and group counseling, treatment planning, and coordination with medical staff to support recovery from opioid use disorder.

Candidates should have CADC credentials or higher and experience in addiction treatment. The position offers regular hours, competitive benefits, and opportunities for growth within a leading

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.
• Familiarity with MAT (methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone).
• Experience conducting individual and group counseling sessions.

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

Group counseling

Documentation

Crisis intervention

Case management

Education

HS diploma

Bachelor's degree or higher

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Tigard Comprehensive Treatment Center in Oregon, part of Acadia Healthcare, seeks a Substance Use Counselor for its outpatient MAT program. The role focuses on high-quality individual and group counseling, treatment planning, and coordination with medical staff to support recovery from opioid use disorder.

Candidates should have CADC credentials or higher and experience in addiction treatment. The position offers regular hours, competitive benefits, and opportunities for growth within a leading