Substance Use Counselor Hybrid

Acadia Healthcare; Winston-Salem (NC); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Clinical supervision

CEUs

EAP

Early morning hours

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare’s Winston-Salem Comprehensive Treatment Center is hiring a Substance Use Counselor for an outpatient MAT program in a hybrid role. You’ll provide high-quality individual and group counseling, develop treatment plans, document progress, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support recovery from opioid use disorder.

Hybrid option available after training. This full-time position offers early shifts (5:00 AM start) with rotating Saturdays, salary commensurate with

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED
• Bachelor's or Master's in social or health services fields preferred
• Degree must include practicum for licensure
• Familiarity with MAT (methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone)
• Experience with individual and group counseling in behavioral health settings
• Knowledge of CBT, MI and relapse prevention
• Documentation of clinical notes and treatment plans per guidelines
• Experience collaborating in multidisciplinary teams

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, compassionate guidance in individual and group counseling sessions.
• Plan, oversee, facilitate and document patient recovery.
• Co-facilitate group or family sessions as needed.
• Ensure documentation of patient care and incidents is timely and clear.
• Prepare individual treatment plans for each patient.
• Conduct initial and follow-up assessments.
• Evaluate patient needs and refer to other programs if needed.
• Plan aftercare for assigned patients.
• Provide crisis intervention when needed.
• Perform case management to ensure quality care.
• Act as liaison between referrals and patients as needed.

Skills

CBT

MI

Group Counseling

Individual Counseling

Documentation

MAT familiarity

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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

Accredited degree with practicum

Job description

Overview

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program (OTP)

Seeking:Substance Use Counselor - Hybrid

• CADC-I, CADC, LCAS-A, LCAS, LCSW-A, LCSW, LCMHC-A, or LCMHC

Full-Time Hours:

• Monday - Friday 5 AM - 1:30 PM
• Rotating Saturdays 6 AM - 8 AM

Optional Hybrid Schedule: Hybrid schedules are available to those who have extensive experience in the substance use counseling field. Hybrid clinicians will be provided a laptop and permitted to work partially in the clinic and partially from home after the initial on-site training period.

Our Benefits:

• 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:

Winston-Salem Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Winston-Salem,NC, 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 eligibilty here: HRSA Eligibility

Qualifications

Required Education, Skills and Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required;
• Prefer Bachelor's or Master's degree in social or health services field;
• Degree must be from an accredited college or university with practicum in order to be licensed.
• 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

• CADC-I, CADC, LCAS-A, LCAS, LCSW-A, LCSW, LCMHC-A, or LCMHC
• License or Certification is required to apply.

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