What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substance Use Disorder Counselor – Master’s Level position at Keystone Retreat Behavioral Health?
Please note: Although our facility name reflects the location’s history, we are a separate organization and are not affiliated with any previous entities that operated at this site.
We’re seeking a Addiction Counselor who is passionate about supporting clients through structured group programming, substance use counseling, psychoeducation, and clinical support. This role is focused on leading engaging groups, supporting treatment goals, and helping clients build the skills needed for long-term recovery.
What You’ll Do
- Facilitate structured therapeutic, psychoeducational, and substance use recovery groups
- Lead meaningful discussions focused on coping skills, relapse prevention, emotional regulation, life skills, and recovery planning
- Engage clients in skill-building activities that support treatment goals and continued progress
- Provide addiction counseling support within your scope of practice
- Assist with case coordination, client support, discharge planning, and treatment team collaboration as needed
- Maintain timely and accurate documentation in the EMR
- Support a safe, respectful, and clinically appropriate group environment
- Collaborate with the clinical team to ensure continuity of care and client-centered treatment
What You’ll Bring
- Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in counseling, social work, psychology, addiction studies, behavioral health, human services, or another closely related clinical or behavioral-science field.
- Experience facilitating groups in a behavioral health, substance use, or dual-diagnosis setting
- Strong understanding of addiction recovery, relapse prevention, and co-occurring mental health needs
- Strong group facilitation, communication, and documentation skills
- Ability to manage group dynamics while keeping clients engaged and supported
- CPR/First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Reasonable caseloads and dedicated documentation time
- Autonomy to use your preferred modalities
- Quarterly bonus opportunities, up to 10%
- Retention bonus paid at 90 days and 6 months
- Supportive, multidisciplinary team
- Supervisors who can help support your career goals
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance eligibility after 60 days
- 401(k) with 3% company match
- PTO, holiday, and sick time
- Free daily meal from our on-site kitchen!
Salary : $65,000 - $70,000