Salt Lake City Comprehensive Treatment Center·Salt Lake City, Utah
The Substance Use Counselor provides compassionate individual and group counseling to patients recovering from opioid use disorder. Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, conducting assessments, and managing patient care through documentation and crisis intervention.
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. Required Licenses/Certifications: One of the following credentials (active in Utah) are required: SUDC – Substance Use Disorder Counselor LSUDC – Licensed Substance Use Disorder Counselor ASUDC – Advanced Substance Use Disorder Counselor SSW – Social Service Worker CSW – Certified Social Worker LCSW – Licensed Clinical Social Worker ACMHC – Associate Clinical Mental Health Counselor CMHC – Clinical Mental Health Counselor LMFT – Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist 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-MM1
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a social or health services field and possess an active Utah license such as SUDC, LCSW, or LMFT. Previous experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings and familiarity with MAT and evidence-based practices are required.
Market context
Behavioral health openings in Utah often reflect steady demand for staff who can support clients in structured, high-acuity settings. These roles can be competitive because employers usually look for reliability, a valid driver’s license, age 21+, and comfort responding to behavioral outbursts, along with passing background and drug screenings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm you can meet the screening and response expectations before applying.