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Substance Use Counselor

Pittsburgh Comprehensive Treatment Center·Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Contract·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 15 days ago
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About the role

Provide compassionate individual and group counseling to patients recovering from opioid use disorder. Manage patient recovery through treatment planning, assessments, and case management duties.

Overview Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program Seeking

  • Substance
  • Use
  • Counselor
  • Full-Time
  • Hours:
  • Monday-Friday, 5:00
  • AM-1:30
  • 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: Pittsburgh Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Pittsburgh, PA, 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. 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. 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 in social or health services field with 2 years of clinical experience in a health or human service agency; or Bachelor's degree in social or health services field with 1 year of clinical experience in a health or human service agency; or Master's degree in social or health services field with a practicum in a health or human service agency; Degree must be from an accredited college or university. Preferred Skills and Qualifications: 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: AAC, CAAC, CADC, CAADC, CS, CCS, LPC, BSW, MSW 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-JW1

Requirements

Requires an Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree in social or health services with corresponding clinical experience. Preferred candidates have experience in addiction recovery and familiarity with MAT and evidence-based practices.

  • associate degree
  • bachelor degree
  • postgraduate degree
  • Case Management
  • Patient Assessment
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Treatment Planning
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Individual Counseling
  • Group Counseling
  • 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
  • Employer-paid Clinical Supervision
  • Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

Posting details

Employment type
Contract
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Posted
Jul 13, 2026
Closes
Jul 13, 2027
Application
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Hiring organization

Pittsburgh Comprehensive Treatment Center

Pittsburgh Comprehensive Treatment Center is a premier provider of medically supervised medication-assisted treatment for adults 18 and older. To promote successful recovery from addiction to heroin, prescription painkillers, and other opioids, this center provides effective...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePublic Company
Size11-50 employees
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Behavioral health employers in Pennsylvania often seek candidates with direct patient care experience, and roles can be more competitive when applicants also bring phlebotomy certification or experience in crisis, detox, or acute psychiatric settings. This posting requires a high school diploma or GED plus at least one year of patient care experience, and the listed requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. If you’re considering applying, review whether your experience matches the setting and be ready to highlight any behavioral-health or phlebotomy background.

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