Substance Use Counselor - AAP, ADC, LADC

Acadia Healthcare • Brattleboro, VT

112d • $23 - $27 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Substance Use Counselor is instrumental in our patients' treatment and recovery from opioid use disorder. Substance Use Counselors provide high-quality, compassionate care through various mediums, which include both individual and group counseling sessions. Our counseling team provides compassionate, high-quality counseling and therapy to patients who are seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder.

Requirements

• Associate's degree from an accredited college or university or be enrolled in an Associate's degree program of study.
• Prefer Bachelor's or Master's degree in 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 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, compassionate guidance in both individual and group counseling sessions.
• Plan, oversee, facilitate, and document the patient's recovery.
• Co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions as needed.
• Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents is completed in a timely and clear, and concise manner.
• Prepare individual treatment plans for each assigned patient.
• Conduct initial assessments as well as follow-up assessments.
• Evaluate patient needs and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.
• 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.

Benefits

• Semi-Annual Bonus Program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Competitive 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering continued support to employees' lifestyle and well-being
• Employer-paid clinical supervision - free to employees!
• Free and unlimited access to 500+ accredited Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree