Substance Use Counselor- Master's Level

Volunteer Comprehensive Treatment Center • Chattanooga, TN

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About The Position

Volunteer Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, is part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, a provider of medication-assisted treatment. The counseling team offers compassionate, high-quality counseling and therapy to patients seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder.

The Substance Use Counselor supports patients’ treatment and recovery through individual and group counseling. The role also involves assessing patient needs, planning and documenting treatment, coordinating referrals and aftercare when appropriate, and providing case management and crisis intervention.

This is a full-time position with hours Monday through Friday, 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM, and rotating Saturdays, 5:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Eligible positions may qualify for student loan forgiveness through HRSA, depending on clinic site eligibility.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Degree must be 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.
• Documentation experience, including 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 that include medical staff, case managers, and peer support specialists.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a social or health services field is preferred.

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 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 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)
• Early morning hours offering work/life balance
• Opportunity for growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED