Substance Use Counselor- Remote

About This Opportunity

Our talent team is representing a confidential outpatient behavioral health organization seeking a Substance Use Counselor for a remote position serving patients across the United States. This is a full-time role with early morning hours (Monday–Friday, 4:45 AM–1:15 PM) that supports a medication-assisted treatment program focused on opioid use disorder recovery.

Candidates must hold an active CADC-I, CADC, LCAS-A, LCAS, LCSW-A, LCSW, LCMHC-A, or LCMHC credential to be considered. This position offers excellent work/life balance with consistent weekday hours and no evenings or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate individual and group counseling sessions to patients in recovery from opioid use disorder
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, including initial and follow-up assessments
• Document all patient care, treatment progress, and clinical incidents in a timely, clear, and compliant manner
• Co-facilitate group or family therapy sessions as assigned
• Evaluate patient needs and coordinate referrals to external programs or facilities when appropriate
• Deliver crisis intervention services to patients as needed
• Perform case management duties to ensure quality, individualized care
• Serve as a liaison between patients and referral sources
• Plan aftercare services for assigned patients transitioning from treatment

What We're Looking For

Required:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Active state license or certification: CADC-I, CADC, LCAS-A, LCAS, LCSW-A, LCSW, LCMHC-A, or LCMHC
• Previous experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings (outpatient, residential, or correctional)
• Familiarity with medication-assisted treatment (MAT) approaches, including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone
• Experience conducting individual and group counseling focused on substance use recovery
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and relapse prevention techniques
• Strong documentation skills, maintaining clinical notes, treatment plans, and progress updates in compliance with state and federal guidelines (42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA)
• Experience collaborating in multidisciplinary teams with medical staff, case managers, and peer support specialists

Preferred:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in social or health services from an accredited institution with practicum experience

How We Work with You

When you apply through Get A Job.ai, one of our specialized recruiters will review your qualifications and conduct an initial screening. If you're a strong match, we'll submit your profile to our client for consideration. Please do not contact the employer directly—all communication flows through our team to ensure a professional and confidential process.

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process with our recruiting team.

Additional Benefits at the Client:

• Semi-annual bonus program
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Competitive 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Employer-paid clinical supervision (at no cost to employees)
• Free and unlimited access to 500+ accredited Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Eligible positions may qualify for student loan forgiveness through HRSA, depending on clinic site eligibility

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