Substance Use Counselor - MAT & Recovery Coaching

Comprehensive Treatment Centers; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), part of Comprehensive Treatment Centers, seeks a Substance Use Counselor to support patients with opioid use disorder. The role involves individual and group counseling, documenting treatment plans, and coordinating care in a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, plus relevant degrees (associate/bachelor/master) in social or health services, and experience with MAT approaches such as methadone,

Qualifications

• HS graduate or GED equivalent required.
• Associate’s, 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.

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

Empathy

Communication

Education

HS graduate or GED equivalent

Associate’s, Bachelor's, or Master's degree in social or health services

Accredited college or university degree

Job description

Providence Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), part of Comprehensive Treatment Centers, seeks a Substance Use Counselor to support patients with opioid use disorder. The role involves individual and group counseling, documenting treatment plans, and coordinating care in a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, plus relevant degrees (associate/bachelor/master) in social or health services, and experience with MAT approaches such as methadone,