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Location : Manassas Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), Manassas, VA. Our counseling team provides compassionate, high-quality counseling and therapy to patients seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder.
Overview
The Substance Use Counselor is instrumental in the patient's treatment and recovery from opioid use disorder. Counselors provide high quality, compassionate care through 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 recovery.
- Co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions as needed.
- Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents is completed timely and clearly.
- 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.
- 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 eligibility here : HRSA Eligibility
Required Education, Skills, and Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in counseling, social, or health services field, with 2+ years' experience in counseling or social services fieldMaster's degree in counseling, social, or health services field, with 1 year of professional work experienceDegree must be from an accredited college or universityPrevious experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings (outpatient, residential, or correctional facilities)Familiarity with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexoneExperience conducting individual and group counseling sessions focused on substance use recoveryKnowledge of evidence-based practices (CBT, MI, relapse prevention)Documentation experience maintaining clinical notes, treatment plans, and progress updates in line with state and federal guidelinesFamiliarity with state regulatory standards (42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, Joint Commission)Experience collaborating in a multidisciplinary team with medical staff, case managers, and peer support specialistsRequired Licenses / Certifications
Certified Substance Use Disorder Counselor : CSAC-R, CSAC – must be eligible to obtain within 90 days of employmentLicensed Mental Health Professionals : LPC-R, LPC, LCSW-R, LCSW, LSATPNote : anyone with an "R" on their license must have supervisor sign-off on all documentation notesWe are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
Compensation and Schedule
Full-TimeMonday - Friday 5 : 15 AM - 1 : 45 PMRotating Saturdays 5 : 45 AM - 10 : 45 AMBenefits
Semi-Annual Bonus ProgramMedical, Dental, and Vision insuranceCompetitive 401(k) planPaid vacation and sick timeEmployer-paid clinical supervision (free to employees)Free and unlimited access to 500+ accredited Continuing Education Units (CEUs)Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for lifestyle and well-being supportEarly morning hours offering a great work / life balanceOpportunity for growth in the industryOur Team
Manassas Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Manassas, VA, is part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, the leading provider of medication-assisted treatment in the nation.
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