Substance Use Counselor

Overview Join Our Mission:
Substance Use Counselor!

Full-time schedule.

Tuesday –Friday: 5:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Saturdays: 6:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Why You’ll Love Working at The Williamson Comprehensive Treatment Center:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage.
• Semi-Annual Bonus Program.
• Competitive 401(k) with Company Match.
• Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation & Sick)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for wellness support.

Additional Benefits of Joining our Clinical Team:

Consistent schedule - early start and finish times, offering a great work-life balance.

Opportunity for growth and advancement - clear, climbable structure into Counselor Levels (1-5) based on education, credentials, and years of experience.

Employer-paid clinical supervision - free to employees!

Free and unlimited access to 500+ accredited Continuing Education Units (CEUs) - enhance your clinical knowledge and stay informed on evolving treatment approaches.

Being the catalyst for change - empowering individuals to overcome SUD and make a daily life-saving impact!

Your Job as a Substance Use Counselor:

• Deliver individual and group counseling sessions with empathy and professionalism.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Conduct initial and follow-up assessments.
• Facilitate family or group sessions as needed.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation.
• Provide crisis intervention and case management support.
• Coordinate referrals and aftercare planning.

Eligible positions may qualify for student loan forgiveness through HRSA, depending on clinic site eligibility. Check your eligibility here: HRSA Eligibility.

Required Education, Skills & Qualifications

Education
:

• Bachelor’s degree in a social or health services field (required).
• Master’s degree in a social or health services field (preferred).
• Degree must be from an accredited college or university.

Experience & Knowledge:

• 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.
• Skilled in 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.
• Strong documentation skills, including maintaining clinical notes, treatment plans, and progress updates in compliance with state and federal guidelines.
• Understanding of state regulatory standards (e.g., 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, Joint Commission).
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team (medical staff, case managers, peer support specialists).

Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

Licenses/Certifications:

• Not required, position applicable to the following: ADC, AADC, PLC, 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.