Substance Use Counselor
Hefner Comprehensive Treatment Center•Oklahoma City, OK
About The Position
Hefner Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) is an outpatient medication-assisted treatment (MAT) opioid treatment program in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers. The counseling team provides compassionate, high-quality counseling and therapy to patients seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder. The Substance Use Counselor supports patients' treatment and recovery by providing individual and group counseling. This is a full-time position with up to 36 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 5:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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 state 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.
- A qualifying credential or candidacy: CADC, LADC, LPC, LMFT, or LCSW.
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 on time.
- 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 needed.
- Provide crisis intervention to patients 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 insurance
- Dental insurance
- 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) supporting employee lifestyle and well-being
- Early morning hours 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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