Substance Use Counselor- Master's Level

Acadia Healthcare; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Semi-Annual bonus

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Clinical supervision

Free CEUs

Employee Assistance Program

Early morning hours

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare’s Volunteer Comprehensive Treatment Center in Chattanooga, TN, is seeking a Substance Use Counselor with a Master's degree to join our outpatient MAT program. The role involves delivering individual and group counseling, completing documentation, and coordinating care for patients with opioid use disorder.

Full-time schedule is Monday–Friday 5:00 AM–1:30 PM with rotating Saturday. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's or Master's in social/health services preferred.
• Experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings.
• Familiar with MAT medications (methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone).
• Knowledge of CBT, MI, and relapse prevention techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, compassionate guidance in 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

Counseling sessions

Group counseling

Documentation

MAT familiarity

Crisis intervention

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Education

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

Accredited college or university

Job description

Overview

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:

• Semi-Annual Bonus Program
• 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:

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.

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

Qualifications

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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