Substance Use Counselor
About The Position
Overview Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) Seeking: Substance Use Counselor Required: Vermont AAP , ADC, or LADC ( or willing to obtain within 6 months of hire) Full Time Hours: 37.5 hours per week with an early morning schedule offering a great work/life balance: Monday - Friday 5:30 AM - 1:30 PM Hybrid Schedule: Offered to candidates with extensive SUD counseling experience. Hybrid clinicians will receive a laptop and can split their schedule between on-site and remote work after completing an initial in-person training period. Our Benefits: Semi-Annual Bonus Program Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance Competitive 401(k) plan Paid vacation and sick time Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering continued support to employees' lifestyle and well-being Additional Benefits of Joining our Clinical Team: Consistent schedule - early in and out times offering a great work/life balance Opportunity for growth and advancement - c lear, climbable structure into Counselor Levels (1-5) based on education, credentials, and years of experience Employer-paid clinical supervision - free to employees! Free and unlimited access to 500+ accredited Continuing Education Units (CEUs) - enhance your clinical knowledge and stay informed on evolving treatment approaches Being the catalyst for change - empowering individuals to overcome SUD/OUD and make a daily life-saving impact! Our Team: Brattleboro Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Brattleboro, VT, is part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, the leading provider of medication-assisted treatment in the nation. Our counseling team provides compassionate, high-quality counseling and therapy to patients who are seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder. Your Job as a Substance Use Counselor: The Substance Use Counselor is instrumental in our patients’ treatment and recovery from opioid use disorder. Substance Use Counselors provide high-quality, compassionate care through various mediums, which include both individual and group counseling sessions.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university or be enrolled in an Associate’s degree program of study.
- 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 maintaining clinical notes, treatment plans, and progress updates in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
- Familiarity with state regulatory standards (e.g., 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, Joint Commission standards).
- Experience collaborating in a multidisciplinary team with medical staff, case managers, and peer support specialists.
- Required: AAP , ADC, or LADC , or willing to obtain within 6 months of hire.
- To apply for an AAP, the candidate must either hold an Associate's degree or be enrolled in an Associate's degree program.
Nice To Haves
- Prefer Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in social or health services field from an accredited college or university.
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality, compassionate guidance in both individual and group counseling sessions.
- Plan, oversee, facilitate, and document the patient's recovery.
- Co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions as needed.
- Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents is completed in a timely and clear, and concise manner.
- Prepare individual treatment plans for each assigned patient.
- Initial assessments as well as follow-up assessments.
- Evaluate patient needs and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.
- May plan for aftercare for assigned patients.
- Provide crisis intervention to patients, as needed.
- Provide case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care as needed.
- 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
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering continued support to employees' lifestyle and well-being
- Consistent schedule - early in and out times offering a great work/life balance
- Opportunity for growth and advancement - c lear, climbable structure into Counselor Levels (1-5) based on education, credentials, and years of experience
- Employer-paid clinical supervision - free to employees!
- Free and unlimited access to 500+ accredited Continuing Education Units (CEUs) - enhance your clinical knowledge and stay informed on evolving treatment approaches
- Being the catalyst for change - empowering individuals to overcome SUD/OUD and make a daily life-saving impact!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
