PRN Substance Abuse Counselor

American Addiction Centers • Winston-Salem, NC

6d • $29 - $43 • Onsite

About The Position

Support Healing. Guide Recovery. Make Every Interaction Matter. At Advocate Health, we recognize that healing goes beyond physical recovery. As a Substance Abuse Counselor supporting Burn and Trauma Services, you’ll provide critical emotional support, screenings, and interventions for patients navigating life-changing injuries—helping them rebuild resilience and regain control. You’ll work alongside an interdisciplinary care team to ensure every patient receives compassionate, holistic care that addresses both their physical and emotional well-being. Why This Role Matters Join a nationally recognized health system where your work directly influences patient recovery, resilience, and long-term outcomes. You’ll be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team that values compassion, innovation, and whole-person care in high-acuity environments. Highlights Provide frontline emotional and behavioral support to burn and trauma patients during critical moments in their recovery journey. Partner with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes through integrated, patient-centered care.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health, or related field required
• Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience required

Nice To Haves

• Experience with crisis intervention or acute care settings preferred
• Licensure or certification (e.g., LCSW, LCMHC, LCAS) is a plus but not required

Responsibilities

• Deliver Patient Counseling & Support: Provide cognitive and emotional support to patients in Trauma, Burn ICU (BICU), and inpatient settings to promote coping and recovery.
• Conduct Screenings & Interventions: Administer evidence-based screenings (e.g., PTSD, substance use) and deliver brief interventions tailored to patient needs.
• Collaborate Across Care Teams: Work closely with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to address psychosocial factors impacting recovery and care progression.
• Coordinate Resources & Referrals: Provide psychoeducation, connect patients and caregivers with resources, and coordinate post-discharge mental health referrals.
• Document & Track Patient Care: Maintain accurate documentation of sessions, screenings, and interventions in accordance with clinical and regulatory standards.

Benefits

• 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