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Substance Use Disorder Counselor - SACIT, SAC, CSAC

Comprehensive Treatment Centers
place Madison, 53706
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Full Time
Experience:
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders
Addiction
Medication Management
Substance Abuse
ECT

About Job

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program

Seeking: Substance Use Disorder Counselor - SAC, SAC-IT, LCSW, CSAC, LPC, LMFT

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)
  • 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

Madison East Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Madison, WI, 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.

Additional Opportunity

We are also hiring hybrid positions at our Beloit, WI clinic location. If you are interested in a hybrid role or working at our Beloit facility, please reach out to us to express your interest.

Contact

For more information or to apply, please contact Bailey Scaglione at:

bailey.scaglione@acadiahealthcare.com

Eligible positions may qualify for student loan forgiveness through HRSA, depending on clinic site eligibility. Check your eligibilty here: HRSA Eligibility

Required Education, Skills And Qualifications

  • Minimum of an Associate’s Degree in social or health services field required;
  • Prefer Bachelor's or Master’s degree in social or health services field;
  • Degree must be 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: 

  • SACIT or eligible is required
  • Also considering: SAC, CSAC, LPC, LMFT, & 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

Addiction
Medication Management
Substance Abuse

Age Groups

Preteens/Tweens (11-13)

Therapeutic Approach

Methodologies

ECT
Pharmacotherapy

Modalities

Families
Individuals

Practice Specifics

Populations

Peer Support
Individuals with Addiction Issues
Inmates
School

Settings

Residential
In-patient Non-Psychiatric
In-patient Psychiatric
Nursing Home
Partial Hospitalization (PHP)
Research Facilities/Labs/Clinical Trials
Substance Abuse Treatment Facilities
Home Health/In-home
Long-Term Structured Residences
Jails/Prisons
Forensic