PRN Substance Abuse Counselor

American Addiction Centers•Winston-Salem, NC

1d•$29 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

Provides counseling and behavioral health support for patients within the Burn/Trauma Service. Delivers screenings, brief interventions, and psychoeducation to patients and caregivers while collaborating closely with the interdisciplinary care team to support recovery and improve patient outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health, or related field required
Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience required
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to manage sensitive and high-acuity patient situations
Comfort working in fast-paced, emotionally complex clinical environments
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a care team
Strong organizational and documentation skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in crisis intervention or acute care settings preferred
Relevant credentials (e.g., LCAS, LCSW, LCMHC) are a plus but not required

Responsibilities

Provide cognitive and emotional support to patients in Trauma, BICU, and Burn units
Conduct screenings including PC-PTSD, CTSQ, AUDIT, and CAGE as appropriate
Deliver brief interventions and psychoeducation to patients and caregivers
Document sessions, screening results, and interventions in the medical record
Identify patient needs and coordinate referrals for post-discharge mental health services
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to address psychosocial factors impacting recovery
Participate in interdisciplinary meetings to communicate patient needs and care plans
Engage in clinical supervision to support skill development and case consultation
Support department research efforts, including conducting and transcribing patient interviews
Participate in burn survivor peer-support programming
Perform additional duties as assigned

Benefits

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
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