Volunteer Comprehensive Treatment Center·Chattanooga, Tennessee
Provide high-quality 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: 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: Not required, position applicable to the following: LMFT, LPC, LMSW, LADC 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. AHCTC #LI-CTC #LI-JS2
Requires a high school diploma or GED, with a preference for a bachelor's or master's degree in social or health services. Candidates should have experience in addiction recovery, familiarity with MAT, and knowledge of evidence-based practices like CBT.
Market context
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