Substance Use Disorder Counselor - AAP, ADC, LADC

Overview

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program (OTP)

Seeking: Substance Use Disorder Counselor 

Requirements: Vermont AAP, ADC, or LADC (possess at time of hire or to be obtained within 180 days of hire)

Full Time Hours: Monday - Friday 5:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Our Benefits: 

• Semi-Annual Bonus Program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Competitive 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering continued support to employee lifestyle and well-being

Our Team:

Brattleboro Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Brattleboro, VT, 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.

Your Job as a Substance Use Disorder Counselor:

The Substance Use Disorder Counselor is instrumental in our patient’s treatment and recovery from opioid use disorder. Substance Use Disorder Counselors provide high quality, compassionate care through various mediums which include both individual and group counseling sessions.

Additional Benefits of Joining our Clinical Team:

• Consistent schedule - early in and out 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
• STAR LRP Student Loan Forgiveness providing clinicians with access to help pay off federal student loans, allowing them to concentrate on patient-centered care
• Being the catalyst for change - empowering individuals overcome SUD/OUD and make a daily life-saving impact! 

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.

Qualifications

Required Education, Skills, and Qualifications: 

• Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university or be enrolled in an Associate’s degree program of study.  
• Prefer Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in social or health services field from an accredited college or university. 
• Prior experience and knowledge in an addiction recovery and/or MAT (medication assisted treatment) environment.  

Required Licenses/Certifications:  

• Vermont AAP (Apprentice Addiction Profession) or eligible to obtain 
• Vermont ADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor) or eligible to obtain 
• Vermont LADC (Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor) or eligible to obtain 

Eligibility:

• If no active credentials are held, must be willing to obtain within 6 months of hire. 
• In order to apply for an AAP, the candidate must either have an Associates degree or be enrolled in an Associates degree program of study. AH

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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