Substance Use Counselor

Acadia • Oklahoma City, OK

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About The Position

The Substance Use Counselor supports patients’ treatment and recovery from opioid use disorder at Hefner Comprehensive Treatment Center, an outpatient medication-assisted treatment program in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The counselor provides compassionate, high-quality care through individual and group counseling sessions, and works with patients throughout their recovery process. The role is full time, with Monday–Friday hours from 5:00 AM to 12:30 PM, up to 36 hours per week.

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 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 multidisciplinary teams, including medical staff, case managers, and peer support specialists.
• CADC, LADC, LPC, LMFT, or LCSW license or candidacy.

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 accurately and promptly.
• 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.
• 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.
• Free, unlimited access to more than 500 accredited Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering support for employee lifestyle and well-being.
• Early morning schedule offering work/life balance.
• Opportunity for professional growth.
• Eligible positions may qualify for student loan forgiveness through HRSA, depending on clinic site eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time