Evansville Comprehensive Treatment Center·Evansville, Indiana
Provide compassionate individual and group counseling to patients recovering from Opioid Use Disorder. Manage patient recovery through treatment planning, assessments, and coordination with multidisciplinary medical teams.
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. Licenses/Certifications: Not required, position applicable to the following: LPC, LSW, LMFT, LAC, LCAC, CADAC II MATS & ACIT II – can be obtained within 90 days of employment. 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. #LI-CTC #LI-BS1
Requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a social or health services field and experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings. Knowledge of evidence-based practices like CBT and familiarity with MAT and state regulatory standards are essential.
Market context
In Indiana, substance use counselor roles are commonly tied to ongoing demand in behavioral health, recovery, and community care settings. This role is competitive because employers often look for a relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree, hands-on experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health, and familiarity with MAT and evidence-based practices. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then tailor your application to show direct counseling experience and treatment approach.
