Addiction Counselor (CADC/ LCAS)
About The Position
Pyramid Healthcare is seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor to join its methadone treatment team in Asheville, North Carolina. The counselor provides direct clinical services to people receiving treatment for opioid use disorder and other substance use disorders in a structured outpatient setting. The role focuses on building therapeutic relationships, supporting long-term recovery, and helping clients develop skills for lasting change. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, from 5:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Candidates must hold at least one of the following credentials: CADC-I, CADC, LCAS-A, or LCAS. A master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field is preferred; candidates with an associate degree, bachelor's degree, or high school diploma may be considered based on applicable credentials, qualifications, and experience. Pyramid Healthcare describes its approach as compassionate, evidence-based behavioral healthcare and emphasizes integrity, dedication, collaboration, and passion. The employer offers benefits and opportunities for professional development and career growth.
Requirements
- Hold at least one of the following credentials: CADC-I, CADC, LCAS-A, or LCAS.
- Strong clinical documentation, organizational, and time-management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Commitment to client confidentiality, professional ethics, and recovery-focused care.
Nice To Haves
- A master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field is preferred.
- Experience working with individuals with substance use disorders is preferred.
- Experience in opioid use disorder treatment or medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is a plus.
- Experience working with co-occurring mental health disorders is preferred.
- Knowledge of recovery-oriented, evidence-based, and trauma-informed care practices.
- An associate degree, bachelor's degree, or high school diploma may be considered based on applicable CADC/CADC-I credentials, qualifications, and experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual, group, and family counseling to clients receiving substance use disorder treatment.
- Complete clinical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans based on each client's needs and recovery goals.
- Deliver substance use education, recovery support, and relapse prevention services.
- Monitor client progress and update treatment plans as clinically appropriate.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough clinical documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment team members to coordinate care and support positive client outcomes.
- Assist with continuity of care, aftercare recommendations, discharge planning, and referrals to appropriate community resources.
- Communicate professionally with referral sources, families, and other providers as appropriate.
- Assist with crisis intervention and level-of-care assessments when needed.
- Maintain client confidentiality, appropriate professional boundaries, and compliance with applicable state regulations, clinical standards, and company policies.
- Contribute to a safe, respectful, and recovery-focused treatment environment.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid training and professional development
- Employee recognition programs
- Career growth opportunities
- Employee referral bonus opportunities
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
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