Substance Use Counselor

Job description

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program
Seeking: Substance Use Counselor
Full-Time Hours: Monday-Friday, 5:30 AM-1:00 PM, or 8:30 AM-4:00 PM, No Weekends!
Our Benefits:
• 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
• Early morning hours offering a great work/life balance
• Opportunity for growth that is second to none in the industry

Our Team:
Dunmore Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Dunmore, PA, is part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, the leading provider of medication-assisted treatment in the nation. Our counseling team provides compassionate, high-quality counseling and therapy to patients that are seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder.
Your Job as a Substance Use Counselor:
The Substance Use Counselor is instrumental in our patient’s treatment and recovery from opioid use disorder. Substance Use Counselors provide high quality, compassionate care through various mediums which include both individual and group counseling sessions.
Job Responsibilities:
• Provide high quality, compassionate guidance in both individual and group counseling sessions.
• Plan, oversee, facilitate and document patient's recovery.
• Co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions as needed.
• Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner.
• Prepare individual treatment plans for each assigned patient.
• Initial assessments as well as follow up assessments.
• Evaluate patient needs and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.
• May plan for aftercare for assigned patients.
• Provide crisis intervention to patients, as needed.
• Provide case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care as needed.
• Act as a liaison between referral sources and patients, as needed.

Eligible positions may qualify for student loan forgiveness through HRSA, depending on clinic site eligibility. Check your eligibility here: HRSA Eligibility
Required Education, Skills and Qualifications:
• Associate's degree in social or health services field with 4 years of clinical experience in a health or human service agency; or
• Bachelor's degree in social or health services field with 2 years of clinical experience in a health or human service agency; or
• Master's degree in social or health services field with 1 years of clinical experience in a health or human service agency; or a practicum in a health or human service agency;
• Degree must be from an accredited college or university.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
• Previous experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings, such as outpatient, residential, or correctional facilities.
• Knowledge of MAT/MAUD, including methadone, buprenorphine, and injections.
• Understanding harm reduction, trauma informed care, relapse prevention and evidence based treatment approaches.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices, such as CBT, MI, REBT, and relapse prevention techniques.
• Strong documentation skills, including maintaining clinical notes, treatment plans, and progress updates in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
• Experience with SMART/Methasoft EHR systems
• Familiarity with state regulatory standards (DDAP, CARF, 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, Joint Commission standards).
• Ability to maintain professional, nonjudgmental, culturally responsive and supportive treatment environment.

Licenses/Certifications:
• Not required, position applicable to the following: AAC, CAAC, CADC, CAADC, CS, CCS, LPC, BSW, MSW

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
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