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Acadia Healthcare·Yarmouth Comprehensive Treatment Center · Yarmouth, MA

Substance Use Counselor

Behavioral Health / PsychMon–Fri · Days
✓Requirements
Certifications
✓Master’s Degree in a relevant field is required, or one of the following credentials: CAC, CAS, CADC, CRC, LADC I, LADC II, LICSW, LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT.
✓Bachelor’s Degree holders without credentials are encouraged to apply if they are committed to obtaining required credentials within 30-60 days of employment.
✓For Bachelor’s-level candidates , we provide reimbursement for licensing or certification exam fees to support credential attainment.
✓Candidates who do not hold a Master’s degree must possess one of the following certifications or commit to obtaining it within 60 days of hire:
✓CAC, CAS, CADC, CRC, LADC I, LADC II, LICSW, LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT.
✓We provide reimbursement for licensing or certification exam fees to support credential attainment.
Education
✓Degree obtained must be in psychology, social work, or related health services field 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
✓401(k) with match
✓Paid time off
✓Tuition assistance
✓Wellness and mental health resources
Pay for this position
Employer-posted
$34 – $40/hr
vs. Massachusetts behavioral health roles that post payvs. MA behavioral health rolesmedian $28.30
$15/hrTop of this range is 41% above the state median$160/hr
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✓You’ll need
Certifications
✓Master’s Degree in a relevant field is required, or one of the following credentials: CAC, CAS, CADC, CRC, LADC I, LADC II, LICSW, LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT.
✓Bachelor’s Degree holders without credentials are encouraged to apply if they are committed to obtaining required credentials within 30-60 days of employment.
✓For Bachelor’s-level candidates , we provide reimbursement for licensing or certification exam fees to support credential attainment.
✓Candidates who do not hold a Master’s degree must possess one of the following certifications or commit to obtaining it within 60 days of hire:
✓CAC, CAS, CADC, CRC, LADC I, LADC II, LICSW, LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT.
✓We provide reimbursement for licensing or certification exam fees to support credential attainment.
Education
✓Degree obtained must be in psychology, social work, or related health services field 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 vision401(k) with matchPaid time offTuition assistance

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About the role

Yarmouth Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Yarmouth, MA, 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.