Substance Use Counselor — Growth, CEUs, Early Hours

Acadia Healthcare; Easley (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Semi-Annual Bonus Program

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Competitive 401(k) plan

Paid vacation and sick time

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Easley Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), part of Acadia Healthcare, is seeking a Substance Use Counselor to support recovery from opioid use disorder through individual and group counseling. The role emphasizes a consistent schedule and opportunities for advancement within Counselor Levels (1-5), with employer-paid supervision and free CEUs to enhance clinical skills.

The team focuses on compassionate, high-quality care across patients, collaborating with medical staff and peers to ensure

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in social or health services field is required.
• Master’s degree in social or health services field preferred; degree from accredited college or university.
• Previous experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings.
• Familiarity with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone.

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

Substance use counseling

MAT familiarity

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Motivational Interviewing

Relapse prevention

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Case management

Crisis intervention

Education

Bachelor's degree in social or health services field

Master’s degree in social or health services field

Job description

Easley Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), part of Acadia Healthcare, is seeking a Substance Use Counselor to support recovery from opioid use disorder through individual and group counseling. The role emphasizes a consistent schedule and opportunities for advancement within Counselor Levels (1-5), with employer-paid supervision and free CEUs to enhance clinical skills.

The team focuses on compassionate, high-quality care across patients, collaborating with medical staff and peers to ensure