Substance Use Counselor – MAT, Growth & Flexible Hours

Acadia Healthcare; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Competitive 401(k) plan

Paid vacation and sick time

Employer-paid clinical supervision

Free CEUs access

EAP program

Early morning hours

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Cedar Rapids Comprehensive Treatment Center in Cedar Rapids, IA, part of Acadia Healthcare, is seeking a Substance Use Counselor (tCADC, CADC) for our Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program. This full-time role (36 hours/week) offers early morning hours and a path for growth within a leading MAT provider.

You will provide individual and group counseling, develop treatment plans, document care, and coordinate referrals, while upholding regulatory guidelines and delivering compassionate,

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate’s Degree in social or health services field 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.
• Familiarity with Medication-Assisted Treatment (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 with clinical notes and treatment plans per guidelines.
• Familiarity with state regulatory standards (42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, Joint Commission).
• Experience collaborating in multidisciplinary teams with medical staff and peers.

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 clearly.
• Prepare individual treatment plans for each assigned patient.
• Initial assessments as well as follow up assessments.
• Evaluate patient needs and determine referrals to other programs or facilities.
• Plan for aftercare for assigned patients when appropriate.
• Provide crisis intervention to patients as needed.
• Provide case management duties for patients and ensure individualized quality care.
• Act as liaison between referral sources and patients as needed.

Skills

Counseling

Group counseling

Documentation

MAT knowledge

CBT

MI

Education

Associate degree in social/health services

Bachelor's or Master’s degree preferred

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

State/federal guidelines familiarity

Job description

Cedar Rapids Comprehensive Treatment Center in Cedar Rapids, IA, part of Acadia Healthcare, is seeking a Substance Use Counselor (tCADC, CADC) for our Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program. This full-time role (36 hours/week) offers early morning hours and a path for growth within a leading MAT provider.

You will provide individual and group counseling, develop treatment plans, document care, and coordinate referrals, while upholding regulatory guidelines and delivering compassionate,