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Comprehensive Treatment Centers

Substance Use Counselor - SUDC, SSW

Comprehensive Treatment Centers, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193

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Substance Use Counselor - SUDC, SSW Comprehensive Treatment Centers , Salt Lake Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), Salt Lake, Utah. Salt Lake CTC is part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, the leading provider of medication‑assisted treatment in the nation.

Full Time : Monday - Friday, 5:30 AM – 2:00 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

Early morning hours offering a great work/life balance

Opportunity for growth that is second to none in the industry

Our Team Salt Lake Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Salt Lake, Utah, 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.

Conduct 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.

Required Education, Skills, And Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in social or health services field required; 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.

Required Licenses/Certifications

SUDC – Substance Use Disorder Counselor

LSUDC – Licensed Substance Use Disorder Counselor

ASUDC – Advanced Substance Use Disorder Counselor

SSW – Social Service Worker

CSW – Certified Social Worker

LCSW – Licensed Clinical Social Worker

ACMHC – Associate Clinical Mental Health Counselor

CMHC – Clinical Mental Health Counselor

LMFT – Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Equal Employment Opportunity 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.

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Other

Industry Mental Health Care

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