About this role
Overview
Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program
Seeking: Substance Use Counselor
- Washington SUDP or SUDPT is required
Full Time Hours: Early morning hours offering a great work/life balance:
- Tuesday - Friday, 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM
- Saturdays, 6:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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:
Lynnwood Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Lynnwood, WA, 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 Counselor:
The Substance Use Counselor is instrumental in our patient’s treatment and recovery from opioid use disorder. Substance Use 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.
Compensation for roles at Lynnwood CTC varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Lynnwood CTC provides a reasonable hourly range of compensation for roles that may be hired in Washington as set forth below.Role Location: Washington
Calculated Salary Range for role: $28.00 - $34.00 per hour.
Eligible positions may qualify for student loan forgiveness through HRSA, depending on clinic site eligibility. Check your eligibility 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.
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:
- Washington SUDPT or SUDP is required
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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Other facts
About Lynnwood Comprehensive Treatment Center
Located in Lynnwood, Washington, Lynnwood Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) provides outpatient medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for adults age 18 and older who are struggling with addictions to opioids.
Research has shown that MAT is successful in helping people overcome opioid addictions because it combines talk therapy with the use of prescription medications. Talk therapy gives patients an opportunity to address the psychological components of addiction, while the prescription medications that are used help with the physical aspects.
At Lynnwood CTC, we can prescribe methadone and buprenorphine. Both medications are FDA-approved, and the specific one a patient is prescribed is based on the results of an assessment they complete before entering treatment. Methadone and buprenorphine work by helping to alleviate the uncomfortable and distressing symptoms of withdrawal so that people can successfully begin their recovery process. Because symptoms of withdrawal are often what lead people back to using opioids, by taking these medications, they may be preventing relapse.
Counseling is essential to ensuring that patients receive well-rounded treatment for opioid addictions, and at Lynnwood CTC, patients have the opportunity to participate in both individual and group counseling sessions. All sessions are led by qualified professionals who have extensive experience in providing treatment for people who have substance use disorders. In individual counseling, patients meet with a counselor in a confidential setting, while in group counseling, they meet with a counselor and peers together. During these sessions, the counselors lead discussions on a variety of topics that are relevant to the patients’ experiences. Examples of topics that may be discussed include triggers, developing healthy boundaries, and relapse prevention. Both individual and group counseling offer patients time to talk about their experiences while also gaining support and receiving encou
What you'll do
- Substance Use Counselors provide high-quality, compassionate care through individual and group counseling sessions. They are responsible for planning, overseeing, and documenting patient recovery while ensuring timely and clear documentation of patient care.
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