Substance Use Counselor

Substance Use Counselor

Comprehensive Treatment Centers

We are a leading provider of medication-assisted treatment, offering compassionate, high-quality counseling and therapy to patients seeking recovery from opioid use disorder.

Salt Lake City Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), Salt Lake City, Utah

The 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 both individual and group counseling sessions.

• Monday – Friday, 5:30 AM – 2:30 PM

• 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)
• Early-morning hours offering a great work/life balance
• Opportunity for growth that is second to none in the industry

• 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 clearly.
• Prepare individual treatment plans for each assigned patient.
• Conduct initial assessments and follow-up assessments.
• Evaluate patient needs and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.
• Plan aftercare for assigned patients.
• Provide crisis intervention to patients, as needed.
• Provide case-management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care.
• Act as a liaison between referral sources and patients, as needed.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a social or health services field (accredited).
• Previous experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings (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, 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 with a multidisciplinary team with medical staff, case managers, and peer support specialists.

• SUDC – Substance Use Disorder Counselor
• LSUDC – Licensed Substance Use Disorder Counselor
• ASUDC – Advanced Substance Use Disorder Counselor
• SSW – Social Service Worker
• CSW – Certified Social Worker
• LCSW – Licensed Clinical Social Worker
• ACMHC – Associate Clinical Mental Health Counselor
• CMHC – Clinical Mental Health Counselor
• LMFT – Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

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.