Master's Level Counselor

• • Monday - Friday: 5:30 AM - 1:00 PM window

Wausau Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Wausau, WI, 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.

• →Provide high quality, compassionate guidance in both individual and group counseling sessions.
• →Plan, oversee, facilitate and document patient's recovery.
• →Co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions as needed.
• →Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, 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 eligibilty here: HRSA Eligibility

• Master’s degree in social or health services field; 
• Degree must be 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.

•  LPC, LMFT, & LCSW 

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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