Substance Use Counselor - Level 5

Comprehensive Treatment Centers; Lowell (MA); Híbrido; USD 43.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Competitive 401(k) plan

Paid vacation and sick time

Employer-paid clinical supervision

STAR LRP Student Loan Forgiveness

Unlimited CEUs access

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Hybrid/Remote schedule

Descripción de la vacante

Lowell Comprehensive Treatment Center in Lowell, MA, seeks a Substance Use Counselor to support recovery from Opioid Use Disorder through individual and group counseling, community outreach, and coordination with local health providers. The role includes designing treatment plans, documenting progress, and delivering crisis intervention as needed.

The position requires a Master’s in Behavioral Health with MA independent licensure (LADCI/LISW/LCSW/LMHC/LMFT).

Formación

• Minimum 4–6 years of counseling experience in relevant settings.
• Strong MAT knowledge and harm-reduction principles.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Excellent organization and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsabilidades

• Lead individual and group counseling sessions with compassion and professionalism.
• Design, manage, and document treatment plans tailored to patient needs.
• Facilitate group or family therapy sessions as required.
• Keep thorough, clear, and timely documentation on patient care and progress.
• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments.
• Determine the necessity of referrals to additional programs or external resources.
• Coordinate aftercare plans to support long-term recovery.
• Provide crisis intervention services when needed.
• Manage patient cases to ensure high-quality care.
• Serve as a liaison between patients and referral sources.

Conocimientos

Counseling experience

MAT knowledge

Bilingual English/Spanish

Assessment skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Educación

Master's Degree in Behavioral Health

MA independent licensure (LADCI, LICSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT)

Descripción del empleo

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program (OTP)

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FREE CLINICAL SUPERVISION + UNLIMITED CEU ACCESS

• Level 5 – Preferred Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Seeking: Substance Use Disorder Counselor

Full Time Hours (36-40): Monday - Friday, 6 AM - 2 PM

Hybrid Schedule

• The candidate should expect and be willing to accommodate the hours if needed, or upon expanding programs.
• Hybrid/Remote option is available for qualified candidates and must consistently meet productivity standards. Qualified candidate must satisfactorily complete the post-hire on site initial training and orientation and demonstrate consistent outcomes and sound judgment.

Our Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Competitive 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Employer-paid clinical supervision (free to employees)
• STAR LRP Student Loan Forgiveness
• 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
• Opportunity for growth that is second to none in the industry

Our Team

Lowell Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Lowell, MA, 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.

Key Responsibilities

As a Substance Use Counselor, you will be essential in guiding patients through their treatment journey and fostering recovery from Opioid Use Disorder (OUD). This role will focus on community engagement, conducting mobile outreach in collaboration with hospitals, emergency departments, and health centers. It will also involve partnering with local providers and government officials, as well as:

• Leading individual and group counseling sessions with compassion and professionalism.
• Designing, managing, and documenting treatment plans tailored to patient needs.
• Facilitating group or family therapy sessions as required.
• Keeping thorough, clear, and timely documentation on patient care, progress, and any incidents.
• Conducting initial and ongoing patient assessments.
• Determining the necessity of referrals to additional programs or external resources.
• Coordinating aftercare plans to support long-term recovery.
• Providing immediate crisis intervention services when needed.
• Managing patient cases to ensure personalized, high-quality care.
• Serving as a liaison between patients and referral sources.

Compensation for roles at Lowell CTC varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Lowell CTC provides a reasonable hourly range of compensation for roles that may be hired in Massachusetts as set forth below.

Role Location: Massachusetts

Calculated Salary Range for the role: $31.00 - $38.00 per hour

Eligible positions may qualify for student loan forgiveness through HRSA, depending on clinic site eligibility. Check your eligibility here: HRSA Eligibility

Required Education

• Master's Degree in Behavioral Health Field from an accredited college or university, and possess a valid MA independent licensure as one or more of the following: LADCI, LICSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT.

Your Skills & Experience

• The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4 to 6 years of experience in a counseling role, demonstrating proficiency in the 12 Core Functions of the Counselor, across one or more levels of care including Outpatient, Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), Psychiatric Mobile or Crisis Response Services, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) teams, Clinical Utilization Review, or Multidisciplinary Inpatient/Residential treatment settings. Supervised, post-Masters counseling practicums completed through accredited educational institutions will be considered toward meeting a portion of the required experience.
• The successful candidate will possess strong clinical assessment skills, a solid understanding of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) and harm reduction principles, and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment. The candidate should demonstrate a strong foundation in counseling theories, particularly Person-Centered, and evidence-based practices, with the ability to apply these concepts in the development and implementation of individualized treatment plans.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is strongly preferred but not required, with demonstrated excellence in both verbal and written communication.
• The candidate must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of thriving in a fast-paced, multitasking environment. They should demonstrate flexibility in managing competing priorities while balancing individual responsibilities and team objectives.
• The ideal candidate maintains a professional appearance and conduct at all times and approaches individuals with substance use and co-occurring disorders from a perspective grounded in scientific evidence, compassion, and respect. They should consistently demonstrate a positive, nonjudgmental, and recovery-oriented approach while fostering meaningful therapeutic relationships with clients and colleagues.