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Substance Use Counselor

Brattleboro Comprehensive Treatment Center·Brattleboro, Vermont

$24 - $31/hr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

Provide high-quality individual and group counseling to patients recovering from Opioid Use Disorder. Manage patient recovery through assessments, treatment planning, and coordination with multidisciplinary medical teams.

Overview Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) Seeking

  • Substance
  • Use
  • Counselor
  • Full
  • Time
  • Hours:
  • Monday -
  • Friday, 5:30
  • AM - 1:30
  • PM
  • Required: Vermont AAP, ADC, or
  • LADC (or willing to obtain within 6 months of hire)
  • Our
  • Benefits: Semi-Annual Bonus Program Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance Competitive 401(k) plan Paid vacation and sick time Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering continued support to employees' lifestyle and well-being
  • Additional
  • Benefits of
  • Joining our
  • Clinical
  • Team: Consistent schedule - early in and out times offering a great work/life balance Opportunity for growth and advancement - clear, climbable structure into Counselor Levels (1-5) based on education, credentials, and years of experience Employer-paid clinical supervision - free to employees! Free and unlimited access to 500+ accredited Continuing Education Units (CEUs) - enhance your clinical knowledge and stay informed on evolving treatment approaches Being the catalyst for change - empowering individuals to overcome SUD/OUD and make a daily life-saving impact!
  • Our
  • Team: Brattleboro Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Brattleboro, VT, 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 who are seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder.
  • Job
  • Responsibilities: Provide high-quality, compassionate guidance in both individual and group counseling sessions. Plan, oversee, facilitate, and document the patient's recovery. Co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions as needed. Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents is completed in a timely and clear, and 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 Brattleboro CTC varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to the specific location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Brattleboro CTC provides a reasonable hourly range of compensation for roles that may be hired in Vermont as set forth below.Role
  • Location:
  • Vermont
  • Calculated
  • Salary
  • Range for role: $24.10- $31.49 per hour. Eligible positions may qualify for student loan forgiveness through HRSA, depending on clinic site eligibility.
  • Check your eligibility here: HRSA Eligibility

Qualifications

Required Education, Skills, and Qualifications: Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university or be enrolled in an Associate’s degree program of study. Prefer Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in social or health services field 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: Required: AAP, ADC, or LADC, or obtain within 6 months of hire. AH 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-BB1

Requirements

Requires an Associate's degree (or enrollment) and a Vermont AAP, ADC, or LADC certification. Experience in addiction recovery, behavioral health settings, and familiarity with MAT and evidence-based practices is preferred.

  • associate degree
  • bachelor degree
  • postgraduate degree
  • Case Management
  • Patient Assessment
  • Treatment Planning
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Individual Counseling
  • Group Counseling
  • Multidisciplinary Collaboration
  • Relapse Prevention
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Sick Time
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Semi-Annual Bonus Program
  • Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
  • Employer-paid Clinical Supervision

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$24 - $31/hr
Location
Brattleboro, Vermont
Posted
Jun 26, 2026
Closes
Jun 26, 2027
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Brattleboro Comprehensive Treatment Center

Comprehensive Treatment Centers (CTCs) offer medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for adults age 18 and older who are struggling with an addiction to opioids such as heroin or prescription painkillers. MAT offers many of the same benefits as other outpatient programs, allowing...

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IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePublic Company
Size501-1,000 employees
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