Substance Use Disorder Counselor

Company: Lowell Comprehensive Treatment Center
Location: Lowell
Posted on: May 4, 2024

Job Description:

Overview

LOOKING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE? JOIN OUR TEAM!

Seeking: Substance Use Disorder Counselor - Outpatient MAT

Full Time Hours: Our early morning hours offer a great work/life balance!

• Monday - Friday, 5:30 AM - 2:00 PM
• Possibility of needing to modify hours to 10 AM - 6:00 PM for one day out of the week, TBD. Requirements: Master's Degree, or one of the following: CAC, CAS, CADC, CRC, LADC, LICSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT
  
  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:
    
    Lowell Comprehensive Treatment Center, located in Lowell, 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:
      • Master's degree in social, behavioral, or health services field is required
      • Degree must be from an accredited college or university. I
      • Prior experience and knowledge in an addiction recovery and/or MAT (medication assisted treatment) environment. Licenses/Certifications:
        • If the candidate is not currently in possession of a Master's degree, one of the following is required:
          • CAC, CAS, CADAC, CRC, LADC, LICSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT
            AHCTC
            
            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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