Substance Use Treatment Counselor

Description

Are you passionate about helping people break free from addiction and build healthier lives? As a Substance Use Treatment Counselor, you’ll play a vital role in guiding clients through their recovery journey while also advancing your skills and career in behavioral health.

• Make a Lasting Impact – Support clients through recovery and help them achieve stability, health, and personal growth.
• Grow Your Professional Skills – Build expertise in assessments, treatment planning, trauma-informed care, and group facilitation.
• Team Support & Collaboration – Work alongside a dedicated program director, outpatient team, and community providers who value your input.
• Flexibility for Clients & You – Balanced schedule with primarily daytime hours and only one evening per week.
• Career Development – Gain supervised experience, ongoing training, and opportunities to advance toward certification.

• Complete thorough substance abuse assessments, intakes, and admission interviews.
• Deliver outpatient treatment and early intervention services with individualized treatment plans.
• Facilitate individual and group counseling sessions using evidence-based practices.
• Use Motivational Interviewing to engage clients and strengthen commitment to recovery.
• Coordinate and facilitate substance use testing; administer tests when needed.
• Collaborate with treatment team members, program director, and outside providers.
• Connect clients to community resources to support long-term recovery.
• Maintain accurate documentation meeting agency, state, and accreditation standards.
• Achieve a minimum of 22 weekly billable hours while keeping focus on client success.
• Participate in team meetings, supervision, and ongoing learning opportunities.

• Purpose-Driven Work – Make a meaningful impact every day.
• Supportive Team Culture – Work in a mission-driven, respectful, and collaborative environment.
• Professional Growth – Access ongoing training, supervision, and career advancement opportunities.
• Work-Life Balance – Enjoy a structured schedule with just one evening per week.
• Lucrative Time Off – Generous vacation, sick leave, holidays, and more.
• Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match.
• Flexibility – Work schedule designed to support both client needs and your work-life balance.

• Education & Certification – Bachelor’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related field preferred. Addiction certification (or eligibility within 6 months) required.
• Experience – Background working with individuals facing substance use or co-occurring disorders.
• Skills – Strong communication, problem‑solving, and documentation skills; comfortable with technology.
• Mindset – Compassionate, trauma‑informed, professional, and approachable.
• Requirements – Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, ability to pass TB test, and willingness to maintain required training/licensure.