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Scottsdale Comprehensive Treatment Center·Scottsdale, Arizona
Substance Use Counselor
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The Substance Use Counselor provides compassionate individual and group therapy to patients recovering from opioid use disorder. Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, documenting patient progress, and providing crisis intervention as needed.
Required Education, Skills and Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master’s degree in social or health services field is 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, encouraged to apply: LSAT, LASAC, LISAC, LPC, LCSW, LMFT, BHTII 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-MM1
Candidates must hold at least a Bachelor's degree in a social or health services field and have experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health. Familiarity with Medication-Assisted Treatment and evidence-based practices like CBT and Motivational Interviewing is required.
Market context
Behavioral health employers in Arizona often look for candidates who can connect directly with clients through lived experience and strong community-based support skills. These roles can be competitive because they may require a high school diploma, a preferred bachelor’s degree, and quick completion of Peer Support Certification, along with a valid Arizona driver’s license and fingerprint clearance. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certification timeline and clearance readiness before applying.