Substance Use Counselor

Overview Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) Now Hiring

• Substance Use Counselor Sign-On Bonus Available!
• Full-Time
• Schedule:
• Early morning hours encouraging a great work-life balance:
• Monday -
• Friday, 6:00
• AM - 2:00
• PM, or
• Monday -
• Friday, 7:30
• AM - 3:30
• PM
• Hybrid
• Schedule: Offered to candidates with extensive SUD counseling experience. Hybrid clinicians will receive a laptop and can split their schedule between on-site and remote work after completing an initial in-person training period. Why Work With Us?
• Benefits
• Include: Semi-Annual Bonus Program Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance Competitive 401(k) with employer match Paid vacation and sick leave Free employer-sponsored clinical supervision Unlimited access to over 500 accredited Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) supporting your well-being
• Industry-leading growth and development opportunities
• Our
• Team: Lawrence Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Lawrence, MA, is part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers—the nation's leader in medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for individuals seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder. We provide a continuum of care that includes Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), Office-Based Addiction Treatment (OBAT), Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), and mobile treatment units. At Lawrence CTC, you’ll have the unique opportunity to work directly with a collaborative team of clinicians, case managers, nurses, and physicians delivering community-based services in a supportive and engaging environment. This role offers exceptional opportunities for learning and skill-building, while contributing to innovative, cutting-edge care. Be part of creating new pathways to recovery and integrated healthcare solutions at the intersection of CTC and local health services.
• Key
• Responsibilities: As a Substance Use Counselor, you will be essential in guiding patients through their treatment journey and fostering recovery from Opioid Use Disorder (OUD). This role will focus on community engagement, conducting mobile outreach in collaboration with hospitals, emergency departments, and health centers. It will also involve partnering with local providers and government officials, as well as: Leading individual and group counseling sessions with compassion and professionalism. Designing, managing, and documenting treatment plans tailored to patient needs. Facilitating group or family therapy sessions as required. Keeping thorough, clear, and timely documentation on patient care, progress, and any incidents. Conducting initial and ongoing patient assessments. Determining the necessity of referrals to additional programs or external resources. Coordinating aftercare plans to support long-term recovery. Providing immediate crisis intervention services when needed. Managing patient cases to ensure personalized, high-quality care. Serving as a liaison between patients and referral sources. Compensation for roles at Lawrence CTC varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Lawrence CTC provides a reasonable hourly range of compensation for roles that may be hired in Massachusetts as set forth below.Role