Substance Use Counselor
About The Position
Gifford Street Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in New Bedford, Massachusetts, is part of Acadia Healthcare’s Comprehensive Treatment Centers. The center provides outpatient medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for people seeking recovery from opioid use disorder, along with office-based addiction treatment, intensive outpatient programs, and mobile treatment services. Its approach includes recovery coaching, community outreach, and partnerships to support comprehensive, patient-centered care. The Substance Use Counselor provides compassionate, high-quality support to patients throughout treatment and recovery. The role delivers individual and group counseling, plans and documents patient care, assesses needs, and coordinates referrals and other support. This is a full-time position with an early-morning schedule: Monday through Friday starting at 5:30 a.m., for 36 hours per week. The stated compensation range is $27.00–$34.00 per hour. Eligible positions may qualify for student loan forgiveness through HRSA, depending on clinic site eligibility.
Requirements
- A master’s degree in a relevant field, or one of the listed credentials: CAC, CAS, CADC, CRC, LADC I, LADC II, LICSW, LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT.
- A degree must be in psychology, social work, or a related health services field from an accredited college or university.
- Bachelor’s-degree candidates without credentials are encouraged to apply if committed to obtaining required credentials within 30–60 days of employment; candidates without a master’s degree must hold one of the listed credentials or commit to obtaining one within 60 days of hire.
- Previous experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings, such as outpatient, residential, or correctional facilities.
- Familiarity with MAT, including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone.
- Experience conducting individual and group counseling focused on substance use recovery.
- Knowledge of evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and relapse prevention.
- Experience maintaining clinical notes, treatment plans, and progress updates in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
- Familiarity with 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.
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 about 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 as needed.
- Act as a liaison between referral sources and patients as needed.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Paid vacation and sick leave.
- Employer-paid clinical supervision.
- Free, unlimited access to more than 500 accredited Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
- Employee Assistance Program supporting mental health and well-being.
- Growth and development opportunities.
- Reimbursement for licensing or certification exam fees for credential attainment.
- Potential eligibility for student loan forgiveness through HRSA, depending on clinic site eligibility.
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Job Type
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