Substance Use Counselor
About The Position
Western Michigan Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), part of Acadia Healthcare’s Comprehensive Treatment Centers, provides medication-assisted treatment to patients seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder. The Substance Use Counselor provides compassionate, high-quality counseling and therapy in an outpatient MAT opioid treatment program. The position requires a master’s degree and is listed as full time, Monday through Friday, 5:30 AM–2:00 PM. The counselor supports patients’ recovery through individual and group counseling, assessments, treatment planning, case management, crisis intervention, and referrals. The role also includes maintaining timely, clear, and concise clinical documentation and coordinating with referral sources and the multidisciplinary care team.
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 in a multidisciplinary team with medical staff, case managers, and peer support specialists.
- MCBAP certification or eligibility to apply for an MCBAP Development Plan, applicable to CADC/CAAADC.
- Attained one of the listed credentials: CADC-DP, CADC, CAADC-DP, CAADC, LLBSW, LBSW, LLMSW, LMSW, LLMFT, LMFT, TLLP, LLP, LP, LLC, or LC.
Responsibilities
- Provide 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 as needed.
- Provide crisis intervention to patients as needed.
- Perform case management duties to support individualized quality care.
- 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.
- Employer-paid clinical supervision.
- Free, unlimited access to more than 500 accredited Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) supporting employee lifestyle and well-being.
- Early morning hours offering work/life balance.
- Opportunity for growth.
- Eligible positions may qualify for student loan forgiveness through HRSA, depending on clinic site eligibility.
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Job Type
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