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Substance Use Counselor - LADC, MLADC, AAP

Acadia Healthcare
Manchester, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 22 Sept 2025

About the role

Overview

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program

 

Seeking: Substance Use Counselor

  • LADC, MLADC, AAP, CADC, LICSW, LCMHC, or LMFT

Full Time Hours: Early morning hours offering a great work/life balance:

  • Monday - Friday: 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Our Benefits: 

  • Semi-Annual Bonus Program
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Competitive 401(k) plan
  • Paid vacation and sick time
  • Employer-paid clinical supervision (free to employees)
  • Free and unlimited access to 500+ accredited Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering continued support to employees' lifestyle and well-being
  • Opportunity for growth that is second to none in the industry

Our Team:

Manchester Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Manchester, NH, is part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, the leading provider of medication-assisted treatment in the nation. Our counseling team provides compassionate, high-quality counseling and therapy to patients that are seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder.

 

Your Job as a Substance Use Counselor:

The Substance Use Counselor is instrumental in our patients’ treatment and recovery from opioid use disorder. Substance Use Counselors provide high-quality, compassionate care through various mediums, including both individual and group counseling sessions.

 

Job Responsibilities:

  • Provide high-quality, compassionate guidance in both individual and group counseling sessions.
  • Plan, oversee, facilitate, and document the patient's recovery.
  • Co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions as needed.
  • Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents is completed in a timely, clear, and concise manner.
  • Prepare individual treatment plans for each assigned patient.
  • Initial assessments as well as follow-up assessments.
  • Evaluate patient needs and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.
  • May plan for aftercare for assigned patients.
  • Provide crisis intervention to patients, as needed.
  • Provide case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care as needed.
  • Act as a liaison between referral sources and patients, as needed.

Eligible positions may qualify for student loan forgiveness through HRSA, depending on clinic site eligibility. Check your eligibility here: HRSA Eligibility

Qualifications

Required Education, Skills, and Qualifications: 

  • Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university required.  
  • Prefer Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in social or health services field 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:  

  • Licensed in the State of New Hampshire: LADC, MLADC, LICSW, LCMHC, or LMFT

 

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.

 

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