Substance Use Counselor
About The Position
The Substance Use Counselor works in an outpatient medication-assisted treatment (MAT) opioid treatment program and supports patients in treatment and recovery from opioid use disorder. The counselor provides compassionate, high-quality care through individual and group counseling sessions, helps plan and document recovery, and coordinates care and referrals as needed. The position is with Spokane Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Spokane, Washington, and is part of Acadia Healthcare’s Comprehensive Treatment Centers. The role is full-time, Monday through Friday, from 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM. Compensation is $25.00–$28.00 per hour for roles hired in Washington, depending on factors including location, role, skill set, and experience. Eligible positions may qualify for student loan forgiveness through HRSA, depending on clinic site eligibility.
Requirements
- High school graduation or equivalent.
- Washington SUDPT or SUDP credential is required.
- 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, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and relapse prevention techniques.
- Experience documenting clinical notes, treatment plans, and progress updates in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
- Familiarity with state regulatory standards, such as 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, and Joint Commission standards.
- Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams that include medical staff, case managers, and peer support specialists.
- Any degree must be from an accredited college or university.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a social or health services field is preferred.
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 related to patient care, treatment, and incidents promptly and clearly.
- 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.
- Provide case management to ensure individualized, quality patient care as needed.
- Act as a liaison between referral sources and patients as needed.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- 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 schedule described as offering work/life balance
- Opportunity for career growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
