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Comprehensive Treatment Centers

Substance Use Counselor

Comprehensive Treatment Centers, Providence, Rhode Island, us, 02912

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We are recruiting a Substance Use Counselor for our Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) at Providence Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) in Providence, RI, part of Acadia Healthcare. The role focuses on delivering medication‑assisted treatment (MAT) and evidence‑based counseling to patients with Opioid Use Disorder.

Full‑Time Schedule

Monday – Friday, 5:30 AM – 2:00 PM (early‑morning schedule to support work‑life balance)

Key Responsibilities

Lead individual and group counseling sessions with compassion and professionalism.

Design, manage, and document treatment plans tailored to patient needs.

Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments.

Facilitate group or family therapy sessions as required.

Document patient care, progress, and incidents in a timely manner.

Coordinate after‑care plans to support long‑term recovery.

Provide immediate crisis intervention services when needed.

Serve as a liaison between patients and referral sources.

Required Education, Skills, and Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or a related health services field from an accredited institution.

Previous experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings (outpatient, residential, or correctional).

Familiarity with MAT (methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone).

Experience conducting individual and group counseling focused on substance‑use recovery.

Knowledge of evidence‑based practices such as CBT, MI, and relapse prevention.

Documentation experience per state and federal guidelines.

Understanding of state regulatory standards (42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, Joint Commission).

Ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team.

Preferred Licenses / Certifications

LCDP, LICSW, CADC, or CAADC.

Benefits

Semi‑annual bonus program

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Competitive 401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation and sick leave

Free employer‑sponsored clinical supervision

Unlimited access to over 500 accredited Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Industry‑leading growth and development opportunities

Compensation Hourly rate: $24.00 – $31.00 (Rhode Island).

Eligible positions may qualify for student loan forgiveness through HRSA, depending on clinic site eligibility.

Location Providence, RI.

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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