Mental Health Counselor

Wausau Comprehensive Treatment Center • Wausau, WI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Wausau Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), part of Acadia Healthcare’s Comprehensive Treatment Centers, provides medication-assisted treatment for people seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder. The counselor provides compassionate individual and group counseling and supports patients’ treatment and recovery in an outpatient MAT opioid treatment program. This part-time position is scheduled for five hours per week within a Monday–Friday window of 5:30 AM to 1:00 PM.

The counselor plans and documents patient care, conducts assessments, develops treatment plans, and provides case management, referrals, crisis intervention, and aftercare planning as needed. The role also involves coordinating with referral sources and collaborating with medical staff, case managers, and peer support specialists.

The employer describes benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan; paid vacation and sick time; employer-paid clinical supervision; access to accredited continuing education; and an Employee Assistance Program. Eligible positions may qualify for student loan forgiveness through HRSA, depending on clinic-site eligibility.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a social or health services field 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 clinical notes, treatment plans, and progress updates in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
• Familiarity with state regulatory standards, including 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, and Joint Commission standards.
• Experience collaborating with a multidisciplinary team that includes medical staff, case managers, and peer support specialists.
• The posting lists LPC, LMFT, and LCSW under licenses/certifications; its overview also names APSW.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, compassionate guidance in individual and group counseling sessions.
• Plan, oversee, facilitate, and document patients’ recovery.
• Co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions as needed.
• Complete documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents in a timely, clear, and concise manner.
• Prepare individual treatment plans for assigned patients.
• Conduct initial and follow-up assessments.
• Evaluate patient needs and determine whether referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.
• Plan aftercare for assigned patients when appropriate.
• Provide crisis intervention to patients as needed.
• Provide case management duties to ensure individualized quality care as needed.
• Act as a liaison between referral sources and patients as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Competitive 401(k) plan.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Employer-paid clinical supervision.
• Free, unlimited access to more than 500 accredited Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering continued support for employee lifestyle and well-being.
• Early morning hours described as offering work/life balance.
• Opportunity for growth.
• Eligible positions may qualify for student loan forgiveness through HRSA, depending on clinic-site eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time