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Brockton Comprehensive Treatment Center
Substance Use Counselor
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What they do
A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.
$35,012 / year median in Massachusetts
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Overview:
Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program Now Hiring:
Substance Use CounselorHybrid Full Time Hours:
Early morning schedule that encourages a great work-life balance: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Fridays from 6:00 AM- 2:00 PM Thursdays from 11:00 AM
- 7:00 PM Why Work With Us?
Benefits Include:
Semi-Annual Bonus Program Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance Competitive 401(k) with employer match Paid vacation and sick leave Employer-paid clinical supervision (free to employees) Free and unlimited access to 500+ accredited Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) supporting your mental health & well-being Industry-leading growth and development opportunitiesOur Team:
Brockton Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Brockton, MA is part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers—the nation's leader in medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for individuals seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder. We provide a continuum of care that includes Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), Office-Based Addiction Treatment (OBAT), Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), and mobile treatment units. Our approach to holistic addiction care extends beyond clinical treatment, incorporating recovery coaching, community outreach and partnerships to ensure patients receive comprehensive, patient-centered support.Responsibilities:
Your Job as aSubstance 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 Brockton CTC varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Brockton CTC provides a reasonable hourly range of compensation for roles that may be hired in Massachusetts as set forth below.Role Location:
Massachusetts Calculated Salary Range for the role : $28.00- $37.