Substance Use Counselor - Outpatient MAT, Growth, Early Hours

Comprehensive Treatment Centers; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Competitive 401(k) plan

Paid vacation and sick time

Employer-paid clinical supervision (無料

Free and unlimited access to 500+ CEUs

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Early morning hours for work-life-bam

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Comprehensive Treatment Centers in Chattanooga, TN, seeks a Substance Use Counselor to support MAT outpatient treatment for opioid use disorder. The role involves delivering high-quality individual and group counseling, developing treatment plans, and coordinating care with multidisciplinary teams.

The position requires at least a Master’s degree, experience in addiction recovery, and familiarity with MAT (methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's or Master's preferred in social/health services.
• 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, naltrexone.
• Experience conducting individual and group counseling sessions for substance use recovery.
• Knowledge of CBT, MI and relapse prevention techniques.
• Documentation experience per state/federal guidelines.
• Familiarity with state regulatory standards (42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, Joint Commission).
• Experience collaborating in multidisciplinary teams with medical staff, case managers, and peer supports.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, compassionate guidance in both individual and group counseling sessions.
• Plan, oversee, facilitate and document patient's recovery.
• Co-facilitate 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 patient.
• Conduct initial and follow-up assessments.
• Evaluate patient needs and determine referrals to other programs or facilities.
• Plan for aftercare for assigned patients as needed.
• Provide crisis intervention when required.
• Perform case management duties to ensure individualized care.
• Act as liaison between referral sources and patients as needed.

Skills

MAT familiarity

Counseling (individual & group)

CBT

MI

Relapse prevention

Documentation skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in social or health services field

Bachelor's degree in social or health services field

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Comprehensive Treatment Centers in Chattanooga, TN, seeks a Substance Use Counselor to support MAT outpatient treatment for opioid use disorder. The role involves delivering high-quality individual and group counseling, developing treatment plans, and coordinating care with multidisciplinary teams.

The position requires at least a Master’s degree, experience in addiction recovery, and familiarity with MAT (methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone).