Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program

Seeking: Substance Use Counselor - CADC required

Full Time Hours: 

• 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
• Opportunity for growth that is second to none in the industry

Our Team:

Council Bluffs Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Council Bluffs, IA, 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.

Job Responsibilities:

• Conducts individual counseling sessions, as scheduled and documents;
• Conducts group and/or family sessions, as scheduled and document;
• May co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions;
• Responsible for initial patient assessments, as well as follow up assessment;
• Prepares individual treatment plan for each assigned patient;
• May act as a liaison between referral sources and patient;
• Provides crisis intervention to patients, as needed;
• May plan for aftercare for assigned patients;
• May act as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested;
• May provide case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care.
• Evaluates patient’s needs and determines if referrals to other programs or facilities is needed;
• Ensures all documentation regarding patient care, treatment and incidents are completed timely and in a clear, concise manner and within policy guidelines;
• May assist in the training of new clinical staff and interns;
• May serve as lead for the team coordinating the activities of other clinical or direct patient care personnel, providing direction and clinical guidance; and,
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Eligible positions may qualify for student loan forgiveness through HRSA, depending on clinic site eligibility. Check your eligibilty here: HRSA Eligibility

Education Requirements:

• Minimum education as required to obtain certification or licensure in the state the facility operates applies:
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in any field of study from an accredited college or university.
• Prefer a Master’s degree in social or health services from an accredited college or university.

Your Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience providing counseling in an addiction recovery, detox, substance use disorder (SUD), or opioid treatment program (OTP) environment 
• Prior knowledge/experience working with MAT (medication-assisted treatment) is highly preferred
• Previous experience providing guidance and direction to others

Licenses/Certifications: 

• CADC

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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