Substance Use Counselor
Appleton, WI - USA
Job Summary
Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program
Seeking:Substance Use Counselor - SAC SACIT CSAC LPC LCSW
Part Time Hours: 20 hours a week within the following hours:
- Monday - Friday: 5:00 AM -1:00 PM
Our Benefits:
- Semi-Annual Bonus Program
- Medical Dental and Vision insurance
- Competitive 401(k) plan
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Employer-paid clinical supervision (free to employees)
- Free and unlimited access to 500 accredited Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
- Employee Assistance Program(EAP) offering continued support to employee lifestyle and well-being
Our Team:
Appleton Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) located in Appleton WI is part of Acadia Healthcares 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.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide high quality compassionate guidance in both individual and group counseling sessions.
- Plan oversee facilitate and document patients 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.
Eligible positions may qualify for student loan forgiveness through HRSA depending on clinic site eligibility. Check your eligibilty here: HRSA Eligibility
Required Education Skills and Qualifications:
- Minimum of an Associates Degree in social or health services field required;
- Prefer Bachelors or Masters degree in social or health services field;
- Degree must be from an accredited college or university.
Previous experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings such as outpatient residential or correctional facilities.
Familiarity with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) including methadone buprenorphine and naltrexone.
Experience 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.
Documentation experience including maintaining clinical notes treatment plans and progress updates in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
Familiarity with state regulatory standards (e.g. 42 CFR Part 2 HIPAA Joint Commission standards).
Experience collaborating in a multidisciplinary team with medical staff case managers and peer support specialists.
Licenses/Certifications:
- SACIT or eligible is
- Also considering: SAC CSAC LPC LMFT &LCSW
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individuals characteristics protected by applicable state federal and local laws.
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About Company
Acadia Healthcare operates a network of premier behavioral healthcare facilities in the United States and Puerto Rico. Offering multiple levels of care for all populations.