Substance Use Counselor - MAT Outpatient (Early Mornings)

Acadia Healthcare; Tigard (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Semi-Annual Bonus Program

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Competitive 401(k) plan

Paid vacation and sick time

Employer-paid clinical supervision (to

Job summary

Tigard Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) in Tigard, OR, part of Acadia Healthcare, seeks a Substance Use Counselor to support recovery from opioid use disorder. You will deliver individual and group counseling, document progress, and develop treatment plans within a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes compassion, adherence to MAT protocols, and collaboration with medical staff to ensure high-quality patient care and ongoing recovery support.

Qualifications

• HS graduate or equivalent 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 (outpatient/residential/correctional).
• Familiarity with MAT (methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone).
• Experience conducting individual and group counseling sessions focused on substance use recovery.
• Knowledge of CBT, MI, and relapse prevention techniques.
• Documentation experience with clinical notes, treatment plans, and progress updates per guidelines.
• Familiarity with state regulatory standards (42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, Joint Commission).
• Experience collaborating in a multidisciplinary team with medical staff, case managers, and peer support specialists.

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.
• Conduct initial and follow-up assessments.
• Evaluate patient needs and determine referrals to other programs or facilities as 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.
• Act as a liaison between referral sources and patients, as needed.

Skills

MAT familiarity

CBT

MI

Relapse prevention

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

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

Accredited college/university degree

CADC licensure (D), CADC I/II/III

Job description

Tigard Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) in Tigard, OR, part of Acadia Healthcare, seeks a Substance Use Counselor to support recovery from opioid use disorder. You will deliver individual and group counseling, document progress, and develop treatment plans within a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes compassion, adherence to MAT protocols, and collaboration with medical staff to ensure high-quality patient care and ongoing recovery support.