Substance Use Counselor

Beckley Comprehensive Treatment Center • Beaver, WV

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About The Position

The Substance Use Counselor works in an outpatient medication-assisted treatment (MAT) opioid treatment program and supports patients’ treatment and recovery from opioid use disorder. The role provides high-quality, compassionate care through individual and group counseling, and may include family sessions, crisis intervention, case management, and aftercare planning. The counselor helps plan, oversee, and document patient recovery and coordinates with referral sources and other care providers as needed.

The position is full-time, with hours Monday through Friday from 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM and occasional Saturdays from 5:00 AM to 9:00 AM. The program is part of Acadia Healthcare’s Comprehensive Treatment Centers. The employer describes its mission as providing full-circle care through a combination of therapies and safe, effective medications.

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, 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, such as 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, and Joint Commission standards.
• Experience collaborating in a multidisciplinary team with medical staff, case managers, and peer support specialists.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, 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 regarding 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 as needed.
• Provide crisis intervention to patients as needed.
• Provide case management duties to help ensure individualized, quality care.
• 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 described as offering work/life balance
• Opportunity for growth
• Eligible positions may qualify for student loan forgiveness through HRSA, depending on clinic site eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time