Substance Use Counselor

Acadia • North Wilkesboro, NC

20d

About The Position

North Wilkesboro Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, provides medication-assisted treatment for people seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder. The Substance Use Counselor provides compassionate, high-quality care through individual and group counseling and supports patients throughout treatment and recovery. The position is full-time, with hours Monday through Friday from 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and rotating Saturdays from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. A sign-on bonus is available. Eligible positions may qualify for student loan forgiveness through HRSA, depending on clinic-site eligibility.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• A required license or certification: CADC-I, CADC, LCAS-A, LCAS, LCSW-A, LCSW, LCMHC-A, or LCMHC.
• A degree must be from an accredited college or university and include a practicum in order to be licensed.
• Previous experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings, such as outpatient, residential, or correctional facilities.
• Familiarity with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone.
• Experience conducting individual and group counseling sessions focused on substance use recovery.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and relapse prevention techniques.
• Experience maintaining clinical notes, treatment plans, and progress updates in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards such as 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, and Joint Commission standards.
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including medical staff, case managers, and peer support specialists.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a social or health services field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate guidance in individual and group counseling sessions.
• Plan, oversee, facilitate, and document patients’ recovery.
• Co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions as needed.
• Complete documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents in a timely, clear, and concise manner.
• Prepare individual treatment plans for assigned patients.
• Conduct initial and follow-up assessments.
• Evaluate patient needs and determine whether referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.
• Plan aftercare for assigned patients as needed.
• Provide crisis intervention to patients as needed.
• Provide case management to support individualized quality care.
• Act as a liaison between referral sources and patients as needed.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Competitive 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Employer-paid clinical supervision
• Free, unlimited access to more than 500 accredited continuing education units (CEUs)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Early morning hours described as supporting work/life balance
• Opportunity for growth
• Sign-on bonus available
• Eligible positions may qualify for student loan forgiveness through HRSA, depending on clinic-site eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED