Substance Use Counselor
About The Position
Beloit Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, provides outpatient medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder. The counseling team offers compassionate, high-quality counseling and therapy to patients seeking recovery. The part-time Substance Use Counselor provides individual and group counseling, supports and documents patients’ recovery, develops treatment plans, completes assessments, and coordinates referrals and other care as needed. The role may also include aftercare planning, crisis intervention, case management, and serving as a liaison between patients and referral sources.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree or higher 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.
- Experience maintaining 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 multidisciplinary teams that include medical staff, case managers, and peer support specialists.
- SACIT certification or eligibility is required.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a social or health services field.
- SAC, CSAC, LPC, LMFT, or LCSW credential.
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate, high-quality 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 concerning patient care, treatment, and incidents accurately and promptly.
- 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 appropriate.
- Plan aftercare for assigned patients as needed.
- Provide crisis intervention as needed.
- Provide case management to support individualized, high-quality patient 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) supporting employee lifestyle and well-being.
- Early morning hours offering work/life balance.
- Opportunity for professional growth.
- Eligible positions may qualify for student loan forgiveness through HRSA, depending on clinic site eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Associate degree
