Desert Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Palm Springs, CA, 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 who are seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder.
Our Team:
Desert Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Palm Springs, CA, 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 who 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 which include 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 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.
Required Education, Skills, and Qualifications:
- HS graduate or equivalent required;
- Prefer Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in social or health services field;
- Degree must be from an accredited college or university.
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Previous experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings, such as outpatient, residential, or correctional facilities.
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Familiarity with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone.
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Experience conducting individual and group counseling sessions focused on substance use recovery.
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Knowledge of evidence-based practices, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and relapse prevention techniques.
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Documentation experience, including maintaining clinical notes, treatment plans, and progress updates in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
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Familiarity with state regulatory standards (e.g., 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, Joint Commission standards).
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Experience collaborating in a multidisciplinary team with medical staff, case managers, and peer support specialists.
Required Licenses/Certifications:
- AOD Registration is required.
- AOD Certification is preferred.
- Registration/Certification must be obtained from a California-approved Counselor Certification Organization (CAADE, CADTP, or CCAPP).
Compensation for roles at Desert CTC varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Desert CTC provides a reasonable hourly range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California as set forth below.
Role Location: California
Calculated Salary Range for role: $26.00 – $26.78 per hour.
Eligible positions may qualify for student loan forgiveness through HRSA, depending on clinic site eligibility. Check your eligibilty here: HRSA Eligibility
