Substance Abuse Counselor (CADC)

Pyramid Healthcare•Concord, NC

8h•$44,000 - $46,000

About The Position

Pyramid Healthcare is seeking a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) to join its clinical team in Concord, North Carolina. The organization is expanding its Concord location, adding beds and growing residential and detox treatment services. The counselor will contribute to individualized care for people seeking treatment for substance use disorders, working with a multidisciplinary team to help clients build a foundation for lasting recovery. The role includes assessing client needs, developing and monitoring treatment goals, providing counseling and therapeutic groups, maintaining clinical records, supporting utilization review and aftercare planning, and contributing to program development and staff training. The position also participates in an on-call rotation as directed by the supervisor and completes required company and regulatory training. This is a full-time position offering an annual salary of $44,000–$46,000 and a comprehensive benefits package for eligible full-time employees.

Requirements

Current Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) credential.
High school diploma/GED, associate’s degree, or bachelor’s degree, in addition to the required CADC credential.
Strong communication, documentation, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary treatment team and respond appropriately to crisis situations.

Nice To Haves

Experience in substance use disorder treatment or a related behavioral health setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate clients’ behavioral, emotional, cognitive, spiritual, and social needs and collaborate with the treatment team to establish and monitor individualized treatment goals.
Facilitate individual and family counseling sessions, therapeutic groups, and communication with referral sources and outpatient providers as applicable.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in the Electronic Client Record (ECR) system in accordance with program policies.
Provide timely documentation and support for utilization review (UR) and participate in the utilization review process as required.
Participate in aftercare planning and outcome data collection as applicable.
Contribute to program-specific curriculum development, clinical literature review, and staff training.
Conduct Level of Care Assessments as required.
Participate in the on-call rotation as directed by the supervisor and in accordance with program policy.
Maintain client confidentiality and comply with applicable privacy requirements, company policies, and accreditation standards.
Complete all required company and regulatory training.
Perform other duties as assigned.