Substance Use Counselor - Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment

About the role

Cartersville Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, is seeking a full-time Substance Use Counselor for its outpatient medication-assisted treatment (MAT) opioid program. The counselor provides compassionate, high-quality individual and group counseling to patients seeking recovery from opioid use disorder, working Monday through Friday from 4:45 AM to 12:30 PM.

Key responsibilities

• Provide compassionate guidance in individual and group counseling sessions.
• Plan, oversee, facilitate and document patient recovery.
• Co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions as needed.
• Prepare individual treatment plans and conduct initial and follow-up assessments.
• Evaluate patient needs, refer to other programs or facilities when needed, and plan aftercare.
• Provide crisis intervention and case management, and act as liaison between referral sources and patients.
• Complete all documentation of patient care, treatment and incidents timely and clearly.

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED; a bachelor's or master's degree in social or health services is preferred, from an accredited institution.
• Previous experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings (outpatient, residential or correctional).
• Experience with individual and group counseling for substance use recovery.
• Experience documenting clinical notes, treatment plans and progress updates under state and federal guidelines.
• Preferred licenses: CACD, CACI, CADCII, CAADC, CCS, LMSW, LCSW, LMFT, LPC.

Required skills

• Familiarity with medication-assisted treatment (methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone).
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices such as CBT, motivational interviewing and relapse prevention.
• Familiarity with 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA and Joint Commission standards.
• Collaboration in a multidisciplinary team with medical staff, case managers and peer support specialists.

What we offer

• Medical, dental and vision insurance, and a competitive 401(k) plan.
• Paid vacation and sick time, employer-paid clinical supervision, and free access to 500+ CEUs.
• Employee Assistance Program and early morning hours for work-life balance.
• Eligible positions may qualify for student loan forgiveness through HRSA.