Substance Use Counselor

Overview Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program Seeking: Substance Use Counselor CADC-R, CADC I, CADC II, or CADC III Full Time Hours: Monday - Friday, 5:30AM - 2:00PM Our Benefits 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 Downtown Portland Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Portland, OR, 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 Counselor The SubstanceUse 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 includeboth individual and group counseling sessions. Job Responsibilities Provide high quality, compassionate guidance in both individual and group counseling sessions. Plan, oversee, facilitate and document patientrecovery. 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 references. May plan for aftercare for assigned patients. Provide crisis intervention to patients, as needed. Provide casemanagement duties for patients ensuring individualized qualitycare as needed. Actas a liaisonbetween referral sourcesand patients,asneeded. Eligiblepositionsmay qualifyfor student loan forgiveness through HRSA,dependingon clinic site eligibility. Checkyour eligibility here: HRSAEligibility Qualifications Required Education, Skills, and Qualifications: HS graduate or equivalent required; PreferBachelor'sorMaster'sdegreein social or health services field; Degreemustbefroman accredited college or university. Previousexperiencein addiction recovered or behavioral health settings, such as outpatient, residential, or correctional facilities. FamiliarwithMedication‑AssistedTreatment (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., 42CFR Part2, HIPAA, Joint Commission standards). Experience collaborating in a multidisciplinary team with medical staff, case managers, and peer support specialists. Required Licenses/Certifications Oregon CADC R or higher (CADC I, CADC II, CADC III) is required 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. #LI-CTC #LI-MM1 AHCTC #J-18808-Ljbffr