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FULLY REMOTE VIA TELEHEALTH 

CANDIDATES MUST RESIDE IN THE STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS

Seeking: Substance Use Disorder Counselor - Outpatient MAT (Must live in MA)

Requirements: Master's Degree or one of the following: CAC, CAS, CADC, CRC, LADC, LICSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, LPC

Full Time Hours: Monday - Friday, 5:30 AM - 2 PM, either on-site or fully remote via telehealth

Fully Remote: Remote clinicians must be able to attend the initial on-site training period at one of the following CTC locations before the remote schedule goes into effect: (Onsite training period will not exceed 90 days and is flexible)

• Boston, MA
• Brockton, MA
• Fall River, MA
• Fitchburg, MA
• Lawrence, MA
• Lowell, MA
• Lynn, MA
• New Bedford, MA
• East Wareham, MA
• Taunton, MA
• Yarmouth, MA
• Springfield, MA

Our Team:

Gifford Street Comprehensive Treatment Center, located in New Bedford, MA, 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.

Our Benefits: 

• Negotiable Sign on Bonus
• 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

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.

Required Education, Skills, and Qualifications: 

• Master's degree in social or health services field is required
• Degree must be from an accredited college or university. I
• Prior experience and knowledge in an addiction recovery and/or MAT (medication-assisted treatment) environment.  

Licenses/Certifications: 

• If the candidate is not currently in possession of a Master’s degree, one of the following is required:
  • CAC, CAS, CADAC, CRC, LADC, LICSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT

AHCTC

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.