Substance Use Counselor

Overview

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program

Seeking: Substance Use Counselor

• Alaska CDC I or CDC II is required

Full TimeHours:

• Monday - Friday 5:30 AM - 2:00 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
• Early morning hours offering a great work/life balance
• Opportunityfor growth that is second to none in the industry

Our Team:

Anchorage Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) located in Anchorage AK 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.

Your Job as a Substance Use Counselor:

The Substance Use Counselor is instrumental in our patients 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.

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

Qualifications

Required Education Skills and Qualifications:

• B achelors 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:

• Chemical Dependency Certification (CDC) I or II .

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