Substance Use Counselor- Master's Level

Comprehensive Treatment Centers; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Competitive 401(k) plan

Paid vacation and sick time

Employer-paid clinical supervision (無料

Free and unlimited access to 500+ CEUs

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Early morning hours for work-life-bam

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Comprehensive Treatment Centers in Chattanooga, TN, seeks a Substance Use Counselor to support MAT outpatient treatment for opioid use disorder. The role involves delivering high-quality individual and group counseling, developing treatment plans, and coordinating care with multidisciplinary teams.

The position requires at least a Master’s degree, experience in addiction recovery, and familiarity with MAT (methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's or Master's preferred in social/health services.
• Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings (outpatient, residential or correctional).
• Familiarity with MAT including methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone.
• Experience conducting individual and group counseling sessions for substance use recovery.
• Knowledge of CBT, MI and relapse prevention techniques.
• Documentation experience per state/federal guidelines.
• Familiarity with state regulatory standards (42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, Joint Commission).
• Experience collaborating in multidisciplinary teams with medical staff, case managers, and peer supports.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

MAT familiarity

Counseling (individual & group)

CBT

MI

Relapse prevention

Documentation skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in social or health services field

Bachelor's degree in social or health services field

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program

Seeking: Substance Use Counselor

Master’s Degree Required

Full Time Hours: Monday - Friday 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM and Rotating Saturday 5:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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
• Opportunity for growth that is second to none in the industry

Our Team

Volunteer Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Chattanooga, TN, 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.

Required Education, Skills And Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED 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, 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

• Not required, position applicable to the following: LMFT, LPC, LMSW, LADC

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