Substance Abuse Center Director (Hosp. Op.) jobs in Lawrence, MA

Overview

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Seeking: Substance Use Disorder Counselor - Outpatient MAT

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

Full Time Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6 AM - 2 PM

Hybrid Schedule: Hybrid schedules are available to those who have extensive experience in the addiction counseling field. Hybrid clinicians will be provided a laptop and permitted to work partail in the office and partial from home after the initial 60-90 day on-site training period.

Our Benefits: 

• 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)
• Early morning hours offering a great work/life balance
• Opportunity for growth that is second to none in the industry

Our Team:

Lawrence Comprehensive Treatment Center located in Lawrence, 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 Abuse Counselor:

The Substance Abuse Counselor is instrumental in our patient’s treatment and recovery from opioid use disorder. Substance Abuse Counselors provide high quality, compassionate care through various mediums which include both 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'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.

Qualifications

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

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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.