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Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program
Seeking: Substance Use Disorder Counselor
Requirements: AOD Certification is required
Our Benefits:
Sacramento Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Sacramento, CA, 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:
Role Location: California
Calculated Salary Range for role: $28.75 - $29.75 per hour.
Eligible positions may qualify for student loan forgiveness through HRSA, depending on clinic site eligibility. Check your eligibilty here: HRSA Eligibility
Qualifications
Required Education, Skills, and Qualifications:
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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Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program
Seeking: Substance Use Disorder Counselor
Requirements: AOD Certification is required
- Certification must be obtained from a California-approved Counselor Certification Organization (CAADE, CADTP or CCAPP)
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)
- Free and unlimited access to 500+ accredited Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering continued support to employee lifestyle and well-being
- Early morning hours offering a great work/life balance
- Opportunity for growth that is second to none in the industry
Sacramento Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Sacramento, CA, 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.
Role Location: California
Calculated Salary Range for role: $28.75 - $29.75 per hour.
Eligible positions may qualify for student loan forgiveness through HRSA, depending on clinic site eligibility. Check your eligibilty here: HRSA Eligibility
Qualifications
Required Education, Skills, and Qualifications:
- HS graduate or equivalent required;
- Prefer Bachelor's or Master's degree in social or health services field;
- Degree must be from an accredited college or university.
- Prior experience and knowledge in an addiction recovery and/or MAT (medication assisted treatment) environment.
- AOD Registration is required.
- AOD Certification is preferred.
- Registration/Certification must be obtained from a California-approved Counselor Certification Organization (CAADE, CADTP or CCAPP).
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.
#LI-CTC
#LI-JS2
Recommended Skills
- Assessments
- Case Management
- Crisis Intervention
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Hardworking And Dedicated
- Health Care
Professional Field


Patient Focus
Diagnoses
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders
Issues
Addiction
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
Undergraduate/Graduate/Post Graduate
School
Settings
Milieu
Partial Hospitalization (PHP)
Substance Abuse Treatment Facilities
Home Health/In-home
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