Lead Substance Use Counselor

Fayetteville Comprehensive Treatment Center • Fayetteville, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program seeking a Substance Use Counselor with LCAS, LCAS-A, LCSW-A, LCSW, CADC credentials. This full-time position involves early morning and Saturday hours, offering a great work/life balance and opportunities for growth. The Fayetteville Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), part of Acadia Healthcare, focuses on providing medication-assisted treatment and compassionate counseling for patients recovering from Opioid Use Disorder. The Substance Use Counselor Lead plays a crucial role in this process, offering support through individual and group counseling, modifying behaviors, and potentially counseling patient families.

Requirements

• Minimum education as required to obtain certification or licensure in the state the facility operates applies
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in any field of study from an accredited college or university
• Master’s degree: Minimum 6 years counseling work experience
• Bachelor’s or Associate degree: 8 years of work experience; or
• No degree: 10 years of counseling work experience
• Experience providing counseling in an addiction recovery, detox, substance use disorder (SUD), or opioid treatment program (OTP) environment
• Licenses/Certifications: LCAS, LCAS-A, LCSW-A, LCSW, CADC

Nice To Haves

• Prefer a Master’s degree in social or health services from an accredited college or university
• Prior knowledge/experience working with MAT (medication-assisted treatment) is highly preferred
• Previous experience providing guidance and direction to others

Responsibilities

• Conducts individual counseling sessions, as scheduled and documents
• Conducts group and/or family sessions, as scheduled and document
• May co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions
• Responsible for initial patient assessments, as well as follow up assessment
• Prepares individual treatment plan for each assigned patient
• May act as a liaison between referral sources and patient
• Provides crisis intervention to patients, as needed
• May plan for aftercare for assigned patients
• May act as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested
• May provide case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care
• Evaluates patient’s needs and determines if referrals to other programs or facilities is needed
• Ensures all documentation regarding patient care, treatment and incidents are completed timely and in a clear, concise manner and within policy guidelines
• May assist in the training of new clinical staff and interns
• May serve as lead for the team coordinating the activities of other clinical or direct patient care personnel, providing direction and clinical guidance
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Semi-Annual Bonus Program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Competitive 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Employer-paid clinical supervision (free to employees)
• Free and unlimited access to 500+ accredited Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering continued support to employee lifestyle and well-being
• Opportunity for growth that is second to none in the industry

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level