About this role
Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program Seeking: Substance Use Counselor - SAC, SACIT, CSAC, LPC, LCSW, LMFT Full Time Hours:
• 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) • 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: West Milwaukee Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in West Milwaukee, WI, 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:
• 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. Eligible positions may qualify for student loan forgiveness through HRSA, depending on clinic site eligibility. Check your eligibilty here: HRSA Eligibility
Required Education, Skills and Qualifications:
• Minimum of an Associate's Degree in social or health services field required; • Prefer Bachelor's or Master's degree in social or health services field; • Degree must be from an accredited college or university. • Previous experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings, such as outpatient, residential, or correctional facilities.
• Familiarity with Medication-Assisted Treatment (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., 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, Joint Commission standards).
• Experience collaborating in a multidisciplinary team with medical staff, case managers, and peer support specialists.
Licenses/Certifications:
• SACIT or eligible is required • Also considering: SAC, CSAC, LPC, LMFT, & 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. #LI-BS1 #LI-CTC AHCTC