Substance Use Counselor- Master's Level

Comprehensive Treatment Centers; Cleveland (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Competitive 401(k)

Paid vacation and sick time

Employer-paid clinical supervision

CEUs access (500+)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Early morning hours

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Comprehensive Treatment Centers in Cleveland, TN, is seeking a Substance Use Counselor for our Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program. The role focuses on high quality individual and group counseling to support recovery from opioid use disorder.

A Master's degree in social or health services is required, with experience in addiction treatment and MAT familiarity. This full-time position includes comprehensive benefits, competitive scheduling, and strong growth opportunities within the

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.
• Experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings.
• Familiarity with MAT (methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone).
• Experience in individual and group counseling for substance use recovery.
• Knowledge of CBT and MI techniques; relapse prevention.
• Documentation of clinical notes and treatment plans per guidelines.
• Familiarity with state/federal regulatory standards.
• Experience collaborating in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Counseling

MAT familiarity

CBT/MI knowledge

Documentation

Team collaboration

Crisis intervention

Education

Bachelor's degree in social or health services

Master's degree in social or health services

Accredited degree

Job description

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program

Master's Degree Required

• 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

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program

Seeking:

Substance Use Counselor-

Master's Degree Required

Full Time Hours:

(36 Hours) Monday - Friday 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM and Rotating Saturdays Once Every 2 Months

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

Bradley CountyComprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Cleveland, 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

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

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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