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Acadia Healthcare

Substance Use Counselor III

Burns, TN · On-site

$20.75 - $28.25/hr

Position Summary The Substance Use Counselor III provides advanced clinical services, including assessments, treatment planning, individual and group counseling, and crisis support. This role also ...

Acadia Healthcare

Substance Use Counselor IV

Burns, TN · On-site

$74K/yr

Position Summary The Substance Use Counselor IV provides advanced clinical services, including assessments, treatment planning, individual and group counseling, and crisis support. This role also ...

AppleGate Recovery

Substance Use Counselor

Dickson, TN · On-site

$19.50 - $26.25/hr

AppleGate Recovery , a progressive substance abuse treatment organization, committed to the highest quality of patient care in a comfortable outpatient clinic setting. Our ultimate goal is to address ...

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Substance Use Counselor- Master's Level

Acadia Healthcare

Cleveland, TN • On-site

$18.25 - $24.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Company rating: 6.2 out of 10

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Job description

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program

Seeking: Substance Use Counselor- Master's Degree Required

Full Time Hours: (36 Hours) Monday - Friday 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM and Rotating Saturdays Once Every 2 Months

Our 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
  • Early morning hours offering a great work/life balance
  • Opportunity for growth that is second to none in the industry

Our Team:

Bradley CountyComprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Cleveland, TN, 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: 

  • High School Diploma or GED required;
  • Prefer Bachelor's or Master's degree in social or health services field; 
  • 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 (e.g., 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, Joint Commission standards).

  • Experience collaborating in a multidisciplinary team with medical staff, case managers, and peer support specialists.

Licenses/Certifications: 

  • Not required, position applicable to the following: LMFT, LPC, LMSW, LADC 

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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Acadia Healthcare is a leading provider in the healthcare and hospital industry, based in Franklin, Tennessee, United States. The company is recognised for its commitment to creating a behavioural health network that provides accessible, high-quality treatment options for individuals suffering from mental health issues, addiction, eating disorders, and PTSD. Acadia Healthcare was founded in 2005, with the mission to create a world-class organization that sets the standard of excellence in the treatment of specialty behavioural health and addiction disorders.

Industry

Hospitals

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Franklin, TN, US

Year founded

2005

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