Substance Use Counselor Hybrid

Winston Salem Comprehensive Treatment Center • Winston-Salem, NC

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Winston-Salem Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), part of Acadia Healthcare’s Comprehensive Treatment Centers, is seeking a Substance Use Counselor for its outpatient medication-assisted treatment Opioid Treatment Program in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The counseling team provides compassionate, high-quality counseling and therapy to patients seeking recovery from opioid use disorder. The counselor supports patient treatment and recovery through individual and group counseling sessions and related clinical care.

This is a full-time position with scheduled hours Monday through Friday, 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM, and rotating Saturdays from 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM. An optional hybrid schedule is available to clinicians with extensive substance use counseling experience. After an initial on-site training period, eligible clinicians may work partly in the clinic and partly from home and will be provided a laptop.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• A current CADC-I, CADC, LCAS-A, LCAS, LCSW-A, LCSW, LCMHC-A, or LCMHC license or certification is required to apply.
• 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 a multidisciplinary team that includes medical staff, case managers, and peer support specialists.
• Any degree used toward licensure must be from an accredited college or university and include a practicum.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a social or health services field is preferred.
• Extensive experience in substance use counseling qualifies clinicians to be considered for an optional hybrid schedule.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, 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 duties to ensure individualized quality care as needed.
• Act as a liaison between referral sources and patients as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Competitive 401(k) plan.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Employer-paid clinical supervision at no cost to employees.
• Free, unlimited access to more than 500 accredited Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering continued support for employee lifestyle and well-being.
• Early morning hours described as offering work/life balance.
• Opportunity for career growth.
• 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