Substance Use Counselor (Outpatient MAT) – Growth & CEUs

Acadia Healthcare; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Sick time

Clinical supervision

CEUs

EAP

Early morning hours

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Salt Lake City Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) in Salt Lake City, Utah, part of Acadia Healthcare, is seeking a Substance Use Counselor for our outpatient MAT program. The role focuses on individual and group counseling to support recovery from opioid use disorder.

Responsibilities include assessment, treatment planning, documentation, crisis intervention, and coordination with a multidisciplinary team. A Bachelor's or Master's in social/health services and relevant licenses are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in social or health services field from an accredited college or university.
• Experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings such as outpatient/residential/correctional facilities.
• Familiarity with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone.
• Experience conducting individual and group counseling sessions focused on substance use recovery.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices such as CBT, MI, and relapse prevention techniques.
• Documentation experience including clinical notes, treatment plans, and progress updates.
• Familiarity with state regulatory standards (e.g., 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 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 timely and clear.
• Prepare individual treatment plans for each assigned patient.
• Conduct initial assessments and follow-ups.
• 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 ensuring individualized quality care.
• Act as liaison between referral sources and patients.

Skills

Counseling

Group counseling

Documentation

Crisis intervention

MAT familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in social or health services field

Job description

Salt Lake City Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) in Salt Lake City, Utah, part of Acadia Healthcare, is seeking a Substance Use Counselor for our outpatient MAT program. The role focuses on individual and group counseling to support recovery from opioid use disorder.

Responsibilities include assessment, treatment planning, documentation, crisis intervention, and coordination with a multidisciplinary team. A Bachelor's or Master's in social/health services and relevant licenses are required.