• Job Description

  Req#: 70377

  Overview

  Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program

  Seeking: Substance Use Disorder Counselor - Master's Degree Required for Role.

  Full Time Hours: Early morning hours offering a great work/life balance:

  • Monday - Friday, 5:00 AM - 1:30 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)
  • 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
  • Opportunity for growth that is second to none in the industry

  Our Team:

  Lakeland Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Lakeland, FL, 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 Disorder Counselor:

  The Substance Use Disorder Counselor is instrumental in our patient’s treatment and recovery from opioid use disorder. Substance Use Disorder 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 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:

  • Master's degree in social or health services field required;
  • Degree must be from an accredited college or university.
  • Prior experience and knowledge in an opioid treatment program (OTP) and/or MAT (medication assisted treatment) environment.
  • Counseling experience specific to addiction/opioid use disorder, mental/behavioral health required

  Licenses/Certifications:

  • Not required, position applicable to the following: CAP, LPC, LCSW

  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.

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