Substance Use Counselor - CADC
About The Position
Cedar Rapids Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), part of Acadia Healthcare’s Comprehensive Treatment Centers, provides medication-assisted treatment for patients seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder. The Substance Use Counselor provides compassionate, high-quality counseling and therapy in an outpatient MAT opioid treatment program. The position is full-time, 36 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 5:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The counselor supports patients’ recovery through assessments, individualized treatment planning, counseling, case management, crisis intervention, and coordination with referral sources and other care providers. Documentation of patient care, treatment, and incidents must be timely and clear. Eligible positions may qualify for student loan forgiveness through HRSA, depending on clinic-site eligibility.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree or higher 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 such as 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, including 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, and Joint Commission standards.
- Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including medical staff, case managers, and peer support specialists.
- Must be eligible to sit for the CADC exam to obtain temporary certification (tCADC).
- CADC or tCADC certification required within six months of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a social or health services field.
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 timely, clear, and concise documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents.
- 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 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) supporting employee lifestyle and well-being
- Early morning hours offering work/life balance
- Opportunity for career growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
