Substance Use Counselor - Growth, Early Hours, CEUs

Comprehensive Treatment Centers; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clinical supervision

CEUs access

EAP

Semi-Annual bonus

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation and sick time

Early morning hours

Career growth

Job summary

Spokane Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Spokane, WA, 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 seeking recovery from opioid use disorder.

The Substance Use Counselor is instrumental in our patient’s treatment and recovery from opioid use disorder, providing high-quality care through individual 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.
• Familiarity with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT).
• Experience conducting individual and group counseling sessions focused on substance use recovery.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices such as CBT, MI, and relapse prevention techniques.
• Documentation experience, including clinical notes, treatment plans, and progress updates per state/federal guidelines.
• Familiarity with state regulatory standards (e.g., 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, Joint Commission).
• Experience collaborating in a multidisciplinary team with medical staff, case managers, and peer support specialists.

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 clearly.
• Prepare individual treatment plans for each assigned patient.
• Conduct initial assessments as well as follow-up assessments.
• Evaluate patient needs and determine referrals to other programs or facilities.
• May plan for aftercare for assigned patients.
• Provide crisis intervention to patients as needed.
• Provide case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care.
• Act as a liaison between referral sources and patients as needed.

Skills

Counseling skills

Documentation skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Crisis intervention

Education

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

Job description

Spokane Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Spokane, WA, 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 seeking recovery from opioid use disorder.

The Substance Use Counselor is instrumental in our patient’s treatment and recovery from opioid use disorder, providing high-quality care through individual and