Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program (OTP)

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Now Hiring: Substance Use Disorder Counselor 

Full-Time Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6 am - 2 pm or 7:30 am - 3:30 pm

This role will focus on community engagement, conducting mobile outreach in collaboration with hospitals, emergency departments, and health centers. It will also involve partnering with local providers and government officials.

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree or credentials such as CAC, CAS, CADC, CRC, LADC, LICSW, LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT.
• Bachelor’s-level applicants without credentials are welcome if they are committed to obtaining credentials within 30-60 days of employment.

Hybrid Schedule:

• Offered to candidates with extensive SUD counseling experience.
• Hybrid clinicians will receive a laptop and can split their schedule between on-site and remote work after completing an initial in-person training period.

About Us:

Join the team at Lawrence Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) in Lawrence, MA, part of Acadia Healthcare’s nationwide network of leading Comprehensive Treatment Centers for medication-assisted treatment (MAT). We are seeking a compassionate clinician to support individuals overcoming Opioid Use Disorder (OUD).

Why Work With Us? Benefits Include:

• Semi-Annual Bonus Program
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Competitive 401(k) with employer match
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Free employer-sponsored clinical supervision
• STAR LRP Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
• Unlimited access to over 500 accredited Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) supporting your well-being
• Early morning schedule that encourages work-life balance
• Industry-leading growth and development opportunities
  

Key Responsibilities of a Substance Use Disorder Counselor:

As a Substance Use Disorder Counselor, you will be essential in guiding patients through their treatment journey and fostering recovery from Opioid Use Disorder (OUD). Duties include:

• Leading individual and group counseling sessions with compassion and professionalism.
• Designing, managing, and documenting treatment plans tailored to patient needs.
• Facilitating group or family therapy sessions as required.
• Keeping thorough, clear, and timely documentation on patient care, progress, and any incidents.
• Conducting initial and ongoing patient assessments.
• Determining the necessity of referrals to additional programs or external resources.
• Coordinating aftercare plans to support long-term recovery.
• Providing immediate crisis intervention services when needed.
• Managing patient cases to ensure personalized, high-quality care.
• Serving as a liaison between patients and referral sources.

Required Education, Skills, and Qualifications: 

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in social or health services is required.
• The degree must be obtained from an accredited college or university.
• Relevant experience and knowledge in addiction recovery and/or medication-assisted treatment (MAT).

Licenses/Certifications:

• Candidates who do not hold a Master’s degree must possess one of the following certifications or commit to obtaining it within 60 days of hire:
  • CAC, CAS, CADC, CRC, LADC, LICSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT.

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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