Chemical Dependency Outpatient Therapist

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Winston Salem, NC

9d • $25 - $37

About The Position

Are you passionate about helping individuals reclaim their lives from substance use disorders? As a Chemical Dependency Outpatient Therapist , you will play a vital role in delivering high‑quality therapy and counseling services within an intensive outpatient chemical dependency treatment program. Under administrative review, this role combines direct clinical care with program coordination, advocacy, and collaboration—supporting patients, families, and the broader community through compassionate, evidence‑based treatment. This position is ideal for an experienced clinician who values clinical excellence, interdisciplinary teamwork, and making a meaningful impact in behavioral health.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related field required
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in clinical substance abuse counseling and education required
• Full Licensure to counsel substance abuse patients required, including one of the following: Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS) Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Nice To Haves

• Experience in research and education preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group therapy services for patients enrolled in an intensive outpatient chemical dependency treatment program, including evening therapy sessions
• Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans in collaboration with patients and the care team
• Obtain authorizations from managed care organizations to ensure appropriate reimbursement for services rendered
• Coordinate and implement operational policies and procedures related to program functioning
• Serve as a representative of the program to managed care organizations and other external partners
• Establish and maintain external contacts where chemical dependency education and services are needed
• Identify, investigate, and resolve client‑related issues to ensure high standards of care
• Maintain clinical quality, regulatory compliance, and positive patient outcomes for the program
• Participate in departmental teaching and research activities, as appropriate
• Perform other related duties incidental to the responsibilities of the role

Benefits

• Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level