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Acadia Healthcare·Providence Comprehensive Treatment Center · Providence, RI

Substance Use Counselor

Behavioral Health / PsychMon–FriPosted Oct 2Job 108955
✓Requirements
Certifications
✓LCDP, LICSW , LMHC, CADC/CAADC - preferred, not required
Education
✓HS graduate or GED equivalent required
✓Degree must be from an accredited college or university.
Prefer Associate’s, B achelor's , or Master’s degree in social or health services field preferred
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
✓401(k) with match
✓Paid time off
✓Tuition assistance
✓Wellness and mental health resources
Pay for this position
Employer-posted
$29.93 – $34/hr
vs. Rhode Island behavioral health roles that post payvs. RI behavioral health rolesmedian $24.02
$15/hrTop of this range is 42% above the state median$45/hr
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✓You’ll need
Certifications
✓LCDP, LICSW , LMHC, CADC/CAADC - preferred, not required
Education
✓HS graduate or GED equivalent required
✓Degree must be from an accredited college or university.
Prefer Associate’s, B achelor's , or Master’s degree in social or health services field preferred
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 vision401(k) with matchPaid time offTuition assistance

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About the role

Providence Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Providence , RI , is part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers—the nation's leader in medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for individuals seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder.