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Seeking: Substance Use Counselor

CADC preferred but not required

Full-Time Hours: Monday - Friday 5am-1:30pm

Your Job as a Substance Use Counselor:

The Substance Use Counselor is instrumental in our patient’s treatment and recovery from opioid use disorder. Substance Use Counselors provide high quality, compassionate care through various mediums which include both individual and group counseling sessions.

Organization
Acadia Healthcare
Location
Pittsburgh Comprehensive Treatment Center, 1391 Washington Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Deadline
Responsibilities

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: 

Associate's degree in social or health services field with 2 years of clinical experience in a health or human service agency; or
Bachelor's degree in social or health services field with 1 year of clinical experience in a health or human service agency; or
Master's degree in social or health services field with a practicum in a health or human service agency; 
Degree must be from an accredited college or university. 

Preferred Skills and Qualifications: 

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:  

Not required, position applicable to the following: AAC, CAAC, CADC, CAADC, CS, CCS, LPC, BSW, MSW 

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.

Contact Info

Rob Carroll, Talent Acquisition Manager, rob.carroll@acadiahealthcare.com