Substance Use Counselor

Overview

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program – Seeking:
Substance Use Counselor

• Full Time
  
  Hours:
  
  Monday - Friday 5:30 AM - 2 PM;
  Rotating Saturdays (as needed): 7 AM - 9 AM

Hillsborough Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Hillsborough, NC, 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 seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder.

The Substance Use Counselor is instrumental in our patient’s treatment and recovery from opioid use disorder. Counselors provide high quality, compassionate care through various mediums including individual and group counseling sessions.

• 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 clearly.
• Prepare individual treatment plans for each assigned patient.
• Conduct 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

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• Prefer Bachelor s or Master s degree in social or health services field
• Degree must be from an accredited college or university with practicum in order to be licensed
• Previous experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings (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 (CBT, MI, relapse prevention)
• Documentation experience for clinical notes, treatment plans, and progress updates per state/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

• CADC-I, CADC, LCAS-A, LCAS, LCSW-A, LCSW, LCMHC-A, or LCMHC
• License or Certification required to apply

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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