Substance Use Counselor
About The Position
The Substance Use Counselor works in an outpatient medication-assisted treatment (MAT) opioid treatment program at Parkersburg Comprehensive Treatment Center in Parkersburg, West Virginia. The counselor supports patients’ treatment and recovery from opioid use disorder by providing compassionate care through individual and group counseling sessions. The role is full-time, Monday through Friday, from 5:30 AM to 1:30 PM. The counselor helps plan and oversee patient recovery, develops treatment plans, conducts assessments, coordinates referrals and aftercare, provides crisis intervention and case management, and maintains timely, clear clinical documentation. The position may also involve co-facilitating group or family sessions and serving as a liaison between patients and referral sources. Parkersburg CTC is part of Acadia Healthcare’s Comprehensive Treatment Centers. The organization describes its mission as providing full-circle care through a combination of therapies and safe, effective medications. Eligible positions may qualify for student loan forgiveness through HRSA, depending on clinic site eligibility.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree 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, 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 regulatory standards such as 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, and Joint Commission standards.
- Experience collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, including medical staff, case managers, and peer support specialists.
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 related to 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 appropriate.
- Plan aftercare for assigned patients as needed.
- Provide crisis intervention 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, dental, and vision insurance.
- Competitive 401(k) plan.
- Paid vacation and sick time.
- Employer-paid clinical supervision at no cost to employees.
- Free, unlimited access to more than 500 accredited Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering continued support for employee lifestyle and well-being.
- Early morning hours described as offering work/life balance.
- Opportunity for career 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
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
