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Substance Use Disorder Counselor - Master's Level

Lakeland Comprehensive Treatment Center
place Lakeland, 33815
local_atm $50.2K - $69.3K a year
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Full Time
Experience:
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders
Medication Management
Substance Abuse
ECT
Pharmacotherapy

About Job

Overview:

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program


Seeking:
Substance Use Disorder Counselor - Master's Level


Full Time Hours:
Early morning hours offering a great work/life balance:

  • Monday - Friday, 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Our Benefits:

  • Semi-Annual 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
  • Opportunity for growth that is second to none in the industry

Our Team:

Lakeland Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Lakeland, FL, 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.


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 required;
  • Degree must be from an accredited college or university.
  • Prior experience and knowledge in an opioid treatment program (OTP) and/or MAT (medication assisted treatment) environment.
  • Counseling experience specific to addiction/opioid use disorder, mental/behavioral health required
Licenses/Certifications:
  • Not required, position applicable to the following: CAP, LPC, LCSW

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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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder
Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

Issues

Medication Management
Substance Abuse

Age Groups

Preteens/Tweens (11-13)

Therapeutic Approach

Methodologies

ECT
Pharmacotherapy

Modalities

Families
Individuals

Practice Specifics

Populations

Individuals with Addiction Issues
School

Settings

Milieu
Partial Hospitalization (PHP)
Substance Abuse Treatment Facilities
Home Health/In-home