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Acadia Healthcare - Lawrence, MA
posted 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Hybrid - Lawrence, MA
Hospitals
About the position
The Substance Use Disorder Counselor plays a crucial role in the treatment and recovery of patients suffering from opioid use disorder. This position involves providing compassionate care through individual and group counseling sessions, developing treatment plans, and ensuring comprehensive documentation of patient care. The role offers opportunities for professional growth and the possibility of a hybrid or remote work schedule after an initial training period.
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.
- Conduct initial assessments as well as follow up assessments.
- Evaluate patient needs and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.
- 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.
Requirements
- Master's degree in social or health services field is required.
- Degree must be from an accredited college or university.
- Prior experience and knowledge in an addiction recovery and/or MAT (medication-assisted treatment) environment.
- Licenses/Certifications: CAC, CAS, CADAC, CRC, LADC, LICSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT if not currently in possession of a Master's degree.
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
