You’ll need
Licensure
✓LCSW – Licensed Clinical Social Worker
✓LMFT – Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
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
✓ACMHC – Associate Clinical Mental Health Counselor
✓CMHC – Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Education
✓B achelor's or Master’s degree in social or health services field required
✓Degree must be from an accredited college or university.
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.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision insuranceCompetitive 401(k) planPaid vacation and sick timeEmployer-paid clinical supervision (free to employees)
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About the role
Substance Use Counselors provide high quality, compassionate care through various mediums which include both individual and group counseling sessions.