Substance Use Counselor

Overview

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program

 

Seeking: Substance Use Counselor

Full Time Hours:

• Monday - Friday 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM

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

Our Team:

York Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in York, PA, 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.

 

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

Qualifications

Required Education, Skills, and Qualifications:  

• Associate’s degree in social or health services field with 2 years of clinical experience in a health or human service agency; or 
• Bachelor’s degree in social or health services field with 1 year of clinical experience in a health or human service agency; or 
• Master’s degree in social or health services field with a practicum in a health or human service agency; 
• Degree must be from an accredited college or university. 

Preferred Skills and Qualifications: 

• 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: AAC, CAAC, CADC, CAADC, CS, CCS, LPC, BSW, MSW 

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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