Substance Use Disorder Counselor - Part Time

Overview

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program

Now Hiring: Substance Use Disorder Counselor, Remote

Schedule: Part Time, Monday - Friday, 2 PM - 6 PM

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree or credentials such as CAC, CAS, CADC, CRC, LADC, LICSW, LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT.
• Bachelor’s-level applicants without credentials are welcome if they are committed to obtaining credentials within 30-60 days of employment.
  
  

All remote hires are required to complete the initial onsite training period at any CTC clinic location before the fully remote schedule goes into effect.

Our Benefits:

• Quarterly Bonus Program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Competitive 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Employer-paid clinical supervision (free to employees)
• STAR LRP Student Loan Forgiveness
• Free and unlimited access to 500 accredited Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering continued support to employee lifestyle and well-being
• Early morning hours offering a great work/life balance
• Opportunity for growth that is second to none in the industry
  
  

Our Team:

Fitchburg CTC, located in Fitchburg, MA , 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.

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:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in social or health services is required.
• The degree must be obtained from an accredited college or university.
• Relevant experience and knowledge in addiction recovery and/or medication-assisted treatment (MAT).
  
  

Licenses/Certifications:

• Candidates who do not hold a Master’s degree must possess one of the following certifications or commit to obtaining it within 60 days of hire:
• CAC, CAS, CADC, CRC, LADC, LICSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT.
  

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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