Substance Use Counselor

Substance Use Counselor – Comprehensive Treatment Centers

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Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program (OTP).

Full Time Early morning schedule encouraging work‑life balance:
Monday – Friday, 5:30 AM – 2 PM.

• Remote position available for candidates with extensive SUD counseling experience residing in Massachusetts.
• Hybrid clinicians receive a laptop and can split schedule between on‑site and remote after an initial training period.
• Remote qualification requires residing in Massachusetts and completion of a 60‑90 day on‑site training period at one of our 14 outpatient CTC locations in MA or RI.

• Semi‑Annual Bonus Program
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Competitive 401(k) with employer match
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Free employer‑sponsored clinical supervision
• Unlimited access to over 500 accredited Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) supporting your well‑being
• Industry‑leading growth and development opportunities

• Leading individual and group counseling sessions with compassion and professionalism.
• Designing, managing, and documenting treatment plans tailored to patient needs.
• Facilitating group or family therapy sessions as required.
• Keeping thorough, clear, and timely documentation of patient care, progress, and incidents.
• Conducting initial and ongoing patient assessments.
• Determining the necessity of referrals to additional programs or external resources.
• Coordinating aftercare plans to support long‑term recovery.
• Providing immediate crisis intervention services when needed.
• Managing patient cases to ensure personalized, high‑quality care.
• Serving as a liaison between patients and referral sources.

Hourly range: $27.00 – $34.00 per hour. Eligible positions may qualify for student loan forgiveness through HRSA, depending on clinic site eligibility.

• Master’s Degree in a relevant field, or one of the following credentials: CAC, CAS, CADC, CRC, LADC, LICSW, LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT.
• Bachelor’s Degree holders without credentials are encouraged to apply if they are committed to obtaining required credentials within 30‑60 days of employment.
• For Bachelor’s‑level candidates, we provide reimbursement for licensing or certification exam fees to support credential attainment.
• Degree must be in psychology, social work, or related health services field from an accredited college or university.

• Candidate who does not hold a Master’s degree must possess one of the following certifications or commit to obtaining it within 60 days of hire: CAC, CAS, CADC, CRC, LADC, LICSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT.
• We provide reimbursement for licensing or certification exam fees to support credential attainment.

• 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.

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.