Substance Use Counselor Hybrid

Acadia • Winston-Salem, NC

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

Winston-Salem 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.

This is a full-time hybrid-eligible role. Hybrid schedules may be available to clinicians with extensive substance use counseling experience, following an initial on-site training period. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM, with rotating Saturdays from 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM. Hybrid clinicians receive a laptop and work partly in the clinic and partly from home.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 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 focused on substance use recovery.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and relapse prevention techniques.
• Documentation experience, including clinical notes, treatment plans, and progress updates in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
• Familiarity with state 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.
• An eligible license or certification is required to apply: CADC-I, CADC, LCAS-A, LCAS, LCSW-A, LCSW, LCMHC-A, or LCMHC.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a social or health services field.
• Extensive experience in substance use counseling for eligibility to work a hybrid schedule.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, compassionate guidance through individual and group counseling sessions.
• Plan, oversee, facilitate, and document patients’ recovery.
• Co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions as needed.
• Complete documentation about patient care, treatment, and incidents promptly and clearly.
• 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.
• Perform case management duties to support individualized, high-quality patient care.
• 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.
• 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
• Education Level: High school or GED