Substance Use Counselor

OverviewOutpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program — Seeking: Substance Use CounselorFull Time HoursEarly morning hours offering a great work/life balance:Monday - Friday, 5:30 AM - 2:00 PMOur BenefitsSemi-Annual Bonus ProgramMedical, Dental, and Vision insuranceCompetitive 401(k) planPaid vacation and sick timeEmployer-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-beingOpportunity for growth that is second to none in the industryOur TeamBellingham Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Bellingham, WA, 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 CounselorThe 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 ResponsibilitiesProvide 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.CompensationCompensation for roles at Bellingham CTC varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Bellingham CTC provides a reasonable hourly range of compensation for roles that may be hired in Washington as set forth below.Role Location: WashingtonCalculated Salary Range for role: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour.Eligible positions may qualify for student loan forgiveness through HRSA, depending on clinic site eligibility. Check your eligibility here: HRSA EligibilityQualificationsHS graduate or equivalent requiredPreferredBachelor\'s or Master\'s degree in social or health services field; 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/CertificationsWashington SUDP is requiredWe 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr