Substance Use Counselor MAT Outpatient Impact

Comprehensive Treatment Centers; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Semi-Annual bonus

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation & sick leave

Employer-paid supervision

500+ CEUs

EAP

Job summary

Comprehensive Treatment Centers in Massachusetts is seeking a Substance Use Counselor for its Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program. The role offers full-time hours with an early morning schedule designed for work-life balance.

The counselor provides high-quality individual and group counseling, develops treatment plans, and coordinates care, including crisis intervention and aftercare planning, within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology, social work, or related field is required.
• Credentials such as CAC, CAS, CADC, CRC, LADC I/II, LICSW, LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT are acceptable or must be pursued within specified timelines.
• Bachelor’s degree holders may apply if pursuing required credentials within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality counseling in individual and group settings.
• Develop, oversee, and document treatment plans for patients.
• Co-facilitate group or family sessions when needed.
• Maintain timely, clear documentation of care and incidents.
• Assess patients and determine referrals to other programs as needed.
• Plan for aftercare as appropriate and provide crisis intervention when required.
• Perform case management to ensure comprehensive, patient-centered care.
• Coordinate with referral sources and patients to ensure smooth transitions.

Skills

Addiction recovery

MAT familiarity

Counseling experience

CBT/MI knowledge

Documentation skills

Regulatory knowledge

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Master’s degree in psychology/social work/related field

Licensing credentials (CAC/CAS/CADC/CRC/LADC I/II/LICSW/LCSW/LMHC/LMFT)

Bachelor’s degree with credential support program

Job description

Comprehensive Treatment Centers in Massachusetts is seeking a Substance Use Counselor for its Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program. The role offers full-time hours with an early morning schedule designed for work-life balance.

The counselor provides high-quality individual and group counseling, develops treatment plans, and coordinates care, including crisis intervention and aftercare planning, within a multidisciplinary team.