Substance Use Counselor - Part Time

Comprehensive Treatment Centers; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CEU access

Employee Assistance Program

Employer-paid supervision

Early morning hours

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Comprehensive Treatment Centers in Madison, WI seeks a part-time Substance Use Counselor to provide high-quality counseling and support for patients with Opioid Use Disorder. The SAC/SACIT/CSAC credentialed clinician will conduct individual and group sessions and develop treatment plans.

The role emphasizes documentation, coordination with a multidisciplinary team, and compassionate patient care in an outpatient MAT setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate’s Degree in social or health services or related field.
• Prefer Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in social or health services.
• Degree from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, compassionate guidance in 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 clearly.
• Prepare individual treatment plans for each assigned patient.
• Conduct initial and follow-up assessments.
• Evaluate patient needs and referrals to other programs or facilities as needed.
• May plan for aftercare for assigned patients.
• Provide crisis intervention when needed.
• Provide case management duties ensuring individualized quality care.
• Act as liaison between referral sources and patients as needed.

Skills

Counseling sessions

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Case management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Associate’s Degree in social or health services

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

Job description

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program

Seeking: Substance Use Counselor - SAC, SACIT, CSAC

Part Time Hours: (26 HOURS/WEEK)

Our Benefits

• Employer-paid clinical supervision (free to employees)
• Free and unlimited access to 500+ accredited Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering continued support to employee lifestyle and well-being
• Early morning hours offering a great work/life balance
• Opportunity for growth that is second to none in the industry

Our Team

Madison East Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Madison, WI, is part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, the leading provider of medication-assisted treatment in the nation. Our counseling team provides compassionate, high-quality counseling and therapy to patients that are seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder.

Job 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.

Eligible positions may qualify for student loan forgiveness through HRSA, depending on clinic site eligibility. Check your eligibilty here: HRSA Eligibility

Required Education, Skills And Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate’s Degree in social or health services field required;
• Prefer Bachelor's or Master’s degree in social or health services field;
• Degree must be from an accredited college or university.
• Previous experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings, such as outpatient, residential, or 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 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and relapse prevention techniques.
• Documentation experience, including maintaining clinical notes, treatment plans, and progress updates in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
• Familiarity with state regulatory standards (e.g., 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, Joint Commission standards).
• Experience collaborating in a multidisciplinary team with medical staff, case managers, and peer support specialists.

Licenses/Certifications

• SACIT or eligible is required
• Also considering: SAC, CSAC, LPC, LMFT, & LCSW

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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