Substance Use Counselor & Music Therapist (Outpatient MAT)

Acadia Healthcare; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; 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 (500+ CEUs)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Early morning hours

Opportunity for growth

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare's Indianapolis Comprehensive Treatment Center seeks a Substance Use Counselor / Music Therapist to support MAT programs in Indianapolis, IN. The role, full-time (36 hours/week), focuses on recovery planning, counseling, and case management with a strong emphasis on documentation and collaboration.

The position requires a bachelor’s or master’s in social or health services, MAT familiarity, and experience in behavioral health.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in social or health services field required.
• Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings (outpatient, residential, or correctional).
• Familiarity with MAT including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone.
• Experience conducting individual and group counseling 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 (e.g., 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, Joint Commission).
• Experience collaborating in multidisciplinary teams with medical staff and peers.

Responsibilities

• 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 assessments and follow-up assessments.
• Evaluate patient needs and determine referrals to other programs or facilities.
• 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

Group counseling

Individual counseling

Documentation

Crisis intervention

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in social or health services

Tools

MAT knowledge

Job description

Acadia Healthcare's Indianapolis Comprehensive Treatment Center seeks a Substance Use Counselor / Music Therapist to support MAT programs in Indianapolis, IN. The role, full-time (36 hours/week), focuses on recovery planning, counseling, and case management with a strong emphasis on documentation and collaboration.

The position requires a bachelor’s or master’s in social or health services, MAT familiarity, and experience in behavioral health.