Substance Use Counselor - ADT

Overview

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program

Seeking:
Substance Use Counselor - ADT, CSC-AD, CAC-AD. Full Time Hours.

Location:

Elkton Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), Elkton, MD. Part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers.

• Provide high quality, compassionate guidance in both individual and group counseling sessions.
• Plan, oversee, facilitate and document patients 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.

• Full-time position with Monday–Friday schedule, 5:00 AM – 1:30 PM; rotating Saturdays 5:30 AM – 10:30 AM.

• 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 CEUs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Early morning hours offering a great work/life balance
• Opportunity for growth in the industry

• Associate’s degree in social or health services field, with 2+ years experience in counseling.
• Bachelor's degree in social or health services field, with 2+ years experience in counseling; or bachelor's in other field with 4+ years in counseling.
• Master's degree in social or health services field, with 1-year professional work experience.
• Degree must be from an accredited college or university.

• Experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings (outpatient, residential, or correctional facilities).
• Familiarity with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT).
• Experience conducting individual and group counseling focused on substance use recovery.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices (CBT, MI, relapse prevention).
• Documentation experience including clinical notes and treatment plans per state/federal guidelines.
• Understanding of state regulatory standards (42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, Joint Commission).
• Experience collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

• CSC-AD
• CAC-AD
• Addictions Counselor Trainee Letter/ADT
• LGPC/LGADC
• LCPC/LCADC

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