Substance Use Counselor: MAT Outpatient + CEUs & Supervision

Acadia Healthcare; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Clinical supervision

Free CEUs

EAP

Career growth

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare's Bellingham Comprehensive Treatment Center is seeking a Substance Use Counselor to support patients with opioid use disorder through individual and group counseling. You will plan, document, and coordinate care, and participate in case management to promote recovery.

Washington SUDPT or SUDP is required; the role includes early morning hours, competitive benefits, supervision, CEUs, and growth opportunities within a nationwide MAT network.

Qualifications

• HS graduate or equivalent required.
• Prefer Bachelor's or Master's degree in social or health services.
• Degree must be from an accredited college or university.
• Washington SUDPT or SUDP is required.
• Experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings.
• Familiarity with MAT medications and treatment approaches.
• Knowledge of CBT, MI and relapse prevention.
• Documentation experience per state and federal guidelines.

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.

Skills

Individual counseling

Group counseling

CBT

MI

Relapse prevention

Documentation

Regulatory knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

HS graduate or equivalent

Bachelor's/Master's in social health

Accredited degree

Washington SUDPT or SUDP required

Job description

Acadia Healthcare's Bellingham Comprehensive Treatment Center is seeking a Substance Use Counselor to support patients with opioid use disorder through individual and group counseling. You will plan, document, and coordinate care, and participate in case management to promote recovery.

Washington SUDPT or SUDP is required; the role includes early morning hours, competitive benefits, supervision, CEUs, and growth opportunities within a nationwide MAT network.