Substance Use Counselor
About The Position
The Substance Use Counselor works in an outpatient medication-assisted treatment (MAT) opioid treatment program at Lebanon Comprehensive Treatment Center in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. The counselor supports patients recovering from opioid use disorder by providing compassionate, high-quality care through individual and group counseling. The position is full-time and follows an early morning schedule: Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with alternating Saturdays from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. The role includes assessing patient needs, developing and documenting individualized treatment plans, facilitating counseling sessions, coordinating referrals and aftercare when appropriate, and providing crisis intervention and case management. The counselor also communicates with referral sources and works with patients to support individualized recovery.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in a social or health services field and two years of clinical experience in a health or human service agency; or a bachelor’s degree in a social or health services field and one year of clinical experience in a health or human service agency; or a master’s degree in a social or health services field with a practicum in a health or human service agency.
- Degree must be from an accredited college or university.
Nice To Haves
- 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, including 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, and Joint Commission standards.
- Experience collaborating in a multidisciplinary team with medical staff, case managers, and peer support specialists.
- Preferred certifications: CADC or CAADC.
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 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 when appropriate.
- Provide crisis intervention to patients as needed.
- Perform case management duties to ensure individualized, quality 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 and unlimited access to more than 500 accredited Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Early morning hours offering a 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
Education Level
Associate degree
