Substance Use Counselor

Cartersville Comprehensive Treatment Center • Cartersville, GA

19d • Onsite

About The Position

The Substance Use Counselor supports patients receiving treatment for opioid use disorder at Cartersville Comprehensive Treatment Center, an outpatient medication-assisted treatment program in Cartersville, Georgia. The role provides compassionate counseling and therapy through individual and group sessions and contributes to patients’ treatment and recovery planning. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, from 4:45 AM to 12:30 PM.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings, such as outpatient, residential, or correctional facilities.
• Familiarity with medication-assisted treatment, 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, Motivational Interviewing, 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 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 from an accredited college or university.
• Applicable credential or license: CACT, CACI, CACII, CADCT, CADCI, CADCII, CAADC, CCS, LMSW, LCSW, LMFT, or LPC.

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 about patient care, treatment, and incidents accurately and promptly.
• 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 appropriate.
• Plan aftercare for assigned patients when needed.
• Provide crisis intervention to patients as needed.
• Provide case management to ensure individualized, quality care.
• Act as a liaison between referral sources and patients as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Competitive 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Employer-paid clinical supervision at no cost to employees
• 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

What This Job Offers

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