Substance Use Counselor

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program (OTP)

Seeking: Substance Use Counselor

Full Time Hours

• Monday - Friday, 5:30 AM - 1:30 PM
  
  

Required: Vermont AAP, ADC, or LADC (or willing to obtain within 6 months of hire)

Our Benefits

• Semi-Annual Bonus Program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Competitive 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering continued support to employees' lifestyle and well-being
  
  

Additional Benefits Of Joining Our Clinical Team

• Consistent schedule - early in and out times offering a great work/life balance
• Opportunity for growth and advancement - clear, climbable structure into Counselor Levels (1-5) based on education, credentials, and years of experience
• Employer-paid clinical supervision - free to employees!
• Free and unlimited access to 500 accredited Continuing Education Units (CEUs) - enhance your clinical knowledge and stay informed on evolving treatment approaches
• Being the catalyst for change - empowering individuals to overcome SUD/OUD and make a daily life-saving impact!
  
  

Our Team

Brattleboro Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Brattleboro, VT, 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 who 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 the patient's recovery.
• Co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions as needed.
• Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents is completed in a timely and clear, and 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.
  
  

Compensation for roles at Brattleboro CTC varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to the specific location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Brattleboro CTC provides a reasonable hourly range of compensation for roles that may be hired in Vermont as set forth below.

Role Location: Vermont

Calculated Salary Range for role: $24.10- $31.49 per hour.

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

• Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university or be enrolled in an Associate’s degree program of study.
• Prefer Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in social or health services field 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: 

• Required: AAP, ADC, or LADC, or obtain within 6 months of hire. AH
  
  

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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