Substance Use Counselor - Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment

About the role

Woodstock 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. Counselors provide compassionate, high-quality individual and group counseling to patients seeking recovery from opioid use disorder, working Monday to Friday early morning and alternate Saturdays.

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 patient care documentation timely and clearly, in line with state and federal guidelines.

Required profile

• CAC1 or CADC1 certification required; eligible positions may qualify for HRSA student loan forgiveness.
• High school diploma or GED; a bachelor's or master's degree in social or health services is preferred.
• Previous experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings (outpatient, residential or correctional).
• Experience with individual and group counseling for substance use recovery.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices such as CBT, motivational interviewing and relapse prevention.
• Experience documenting clinical notes, treatment plans and progress updates.
• Familiarity with state regulatory standards such as 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA and Joint Commission standards.
• Experience collaborating in a multidisciplinary team with medical staff, case managers and peer support specialists.

Required skills

• Familiarity with medication-assisted treatment (methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone)
• Counseling documentation and treatment planning
• CAC1 or CADC1 license

What we offer

• Semi-annual bonus program and competitive 401(k) plan
• Medical, dental and vision insurance, paid vacation and sick time
• Free employer-paid clinical supervision and unlimited CEUs
• Employee assistance program and early morning hours