Substance Use Counselor

Acadia•Woodstock, GA

About The Position

Woodstock Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Woodstock, Georgia, is part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, a provider of medication-assisted treatment. The counseling team provides compassionate, high-quality counseling and therapy to patients seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder. The Substance Use Counselor supports patients’ treatment and recovery by providing individual and group counseling. The role also includes planning and documenting patient recovery, preparing treatment plans, conducting assessments, coordinating referrals and aftercare when appropriate, providing crisis intervention and case management, and liaising with referral sources. This is a full-time position with hours Monday through Friday, 4:45 AM to 12:30 PM, and alternate Saturdays, 5:45 AM to 9:15 AM.

Requirements

CAC1 or CADC1 certification is required.
High school diploma or GED 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 maintaining 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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's or master's degree in a social or health services field from an accredited college or university.
Additional applicable credentials listed in the posting include CACT, CACI, CACII, CADCT, CADCI, CADCII, CAADC, CCS, LMSW, LCSW, LMFT, and LPC.

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate guidance through 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 appropriate.
Provide crisis intervention to patients as needed.
Provide case management to ensure 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 and unlimited access to more than 500 accredited Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) supporting employee lifestyle and well-being.
Eligible positions may qualify for student loan forgiveness through HRSA, depending on clinic site eligibility.
Early morning hours offering work/life balance.
Opportunity for growth.