Substance Use Counselor IV

Acadia Healthcare•Burns, TN

27d•$75,000

About The Position

Mirror Lake Recovery Center is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Substance Use Counselor IV to join our clinical leadership team. This advanced‑level role is designed for an experienced clinician who excels in providing high‑quality therapeutic services, supporting complex clinical needs, and contributing to program development within a collaborative treatment environment. The Substance Use Counselor IV serves as a senior clinical provider responsible for advanced assessments, treatment planning, individual and group therapy, and crisis intervention. This role also supports clinical leadership by mentoring counseling staff, ensuring adherence to best practices, and contributing to the ongoing development of therapeutic programming. At Mirror Lake Recovery Center, we value the input of each person that we treat, and we believe that each person who chooses to heal with us has an inherent potential for change and personal growth. Our treatment approach will not be bound by past learning history, but will respond to both present and future expectations. We believe that the client has the ability to continually adapt to a changing environment that challenges the balance between disease and health. Treatment is not something that we do to a person; instead, it is an active collaborative process. We always seek the input and participation of our clients, and endeavor to provide them with a variety of treatment options and methodologies that have been individually tailored to meet their specific strengths, needs, and treatment goals.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field
Active clinical licensure required (e.g., LPC, LCSW, LADAC II, or equivalent)
Minimum 5 years of experience in substance use treatment or behavioral health
Strong knowledge of ASAM criteria, trauma‑informed care, and co‑occurring disorders
Demonstrated leadership ability and experience mentoring clinical staff
Excellent communication, documentation, and crisis‑management skills
Bachelor's degree in social or health services field require d and Six or more years ' experience in counseling field required ; OR B achelor 's degree in other field and Eight or more ye ars ’ experience in the counseling field; OR M aster's degree in social or healt h services field and Four or more years' experience in the counseling field required .
Degree must be from an accredited college or university.
Licensure or certification for counseling, as required by the state in which the facility operates .
CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
First aid may be based on state or facility.
Completion of ongoing education and training, as required by the state in which the facility operates and applicable accrediting body.

Responsibilities

Conduct individual counseling sessions and group or family sessions as scheduled and document as required.
Evaluate the needs of patient and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities is needed.
Facilitate assigned group or family sessions and assist with modifying problem behaviors.
Responsible for initial assessments, as well as follow up assessment for patient.
Prepare individual treatment plans for each assigned patient.
Provide counseling services to families of patient.
Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment and incidents are completed timely and in a clear concise manner.
Act as a liaison between referral sources and patient.
Provide crisis intervention to patient, as needed.
Plan for aftercare for assigned patient.
Act as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested.
Provide case management duties for patient, ensuring individualized quality care.
May assist in the training of new clinical staff and interns.
May coordinate the activities of other clinical and direct patient care personnel, providing direction and clinical guidance.
Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always.
When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints.
Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.