Substance Use Counselor

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program

Seeking:
Substance Use Counselor - SAC, SACIT, CSAC, LPC, LCSW

Part Time

Hours:

20 hours a week within the following hours:

* Monday - Friday: 5:00 AM
-1:00 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:

Appleton Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Appleton, WI, 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 eligibilty here: HRSA Eligibility

Required Education, Skills and

Qualifications:

* Minimum of an Associate's Degree in social or health services field required;

* Prefer Bachelor's or Master's degree in social or health services field;

* Degree 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/Certifications:

* SACIT or eligible is required

* Also considering: SAC, CSAC, LPC, LMFT, & LCSW

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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