1st Shift Certified Counselor

Anuvia Prevention & Recovery Center; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Generous PTO

Disability insurance

401(k) employer contribution

Continuous learning & development

Leadership opportunities

Job summary

ANUVIA PREVENTION AND RECOVERY CENTER is seeking a 1st Shift Certified Counselor for our Residential Treatment program in Charlotte, NC. This full-time, direct-care role requires CADC/ CADC-I/ CADC-R and provides evidence-based treatment within ASAM Level 3.5 settings.

You will collaborate with clinical and nursing staff to develop individualized plans and guide clients through admission, assessment, and discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Active CADC, CADC-I, or CADC-R (NCASPPB) certification is required.
• Associate's degree or higher in a related field is required.
• Strong clinical documentation skills and familiarity with EHRs.
• 1+ year direct SUD counseling experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Guide clients through admissions with empathy and professionalism, including initial assessments.
• Develop, monitor, and update individualized treatment plans with clinical and nursing staff.
• Facilitate group sessions on relapse prevention and recovery education.
• Complete PCPs, crisis plans, and discharge planning documentation.
• Coordinate care within Anuvia and with community partners and families.
• Maintain accurate EHR documentation including NC TOPPS and GPRA.
• Participate in treatment team meetings, QA activities, and staff meetings.
• Flex schedule to support residential staffing needs.

Skills

CADC certification

Empathy

Clinical documentation

Education

Associate's degree or higher in related field

Tools

EHR systems

NC TOPPS

GPRA

Job description

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1st Shift Certified Counselor

Full Time Charlotte, NC, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1027

ANUVIA PREVENTION AND RECOVERY CENTER

Certified Counselor — Residential Treatment

Work Hours: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

CADC / CADC-I / CADC-R Required

At Anuvia, we believe recovery is possible for everyone. As one of the Carolinas' leading non-profit behavioral health organizations, we provide a full continuum of substance use disorder treatment — from outpatient services to medically supervised residential care. Our teams meet people where they are, connect them to the support they need, and walk alongside them on the path to lasting recovery.

We are looking for a Certified Counselor to join our Residential Treatment team at ASAM Level 3.5. This is a full-time, direct-care role for a credentialed counseling professional who is passionate about recovery, skilled in evidence-based practice, and ready to make a meaningful impact.

"If you are a CADC who thrives in a structured residential environment, values team-based care, and wants to work for an organization deeply committed to the communities it serves — we want to hear from you."

• Guide clients through admissions with empathy and professionalism, including initial assessments (vitals, UDS, ASAM criteria, preliminary diagnosis)
• Develop, monitor, and update individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clinical and nursing staff
• Facilitate group sessions on relapse prevention, recovery education, independent living, and community reintegration
• Complete person-centered care plans (PCPs), crisis plans, and discharge planning documentation
• Coordinate care within Anuvia and with community partners, referral sources, and families
• Maintain accurate, timely EHR documentation including NC TOPPS, GPRA, and incident reporting
• Participate in treatment team meetings, quality assurance activities, and staff meetings
• Flex schedule as needed to support residential staffing ratio requirements

Required

Active CADC, CADC-I, or CADC-R (NCASPPB)

Valid NC or SC Driver's License

Familiarity with NC TOPPS, GPRA, EHR systems

1+ year direct SUD counseling experience

Experience with PCPs, crisis planning, discharge

Strong clinical documentation skills

Associate's degree or higher in related field

You lead with compassion without losing clinical rigor. You communicate clearly with clients, families, and care teams. You take ownership of your work, follow through on commitments, and bring a recovery-centered mindset to everything you do. You're adaptable, collaborative, and motivated by mission.

Medical Benefits

Coverage starts the 1st of the month following hire

Competitive Pay

based on credentials & experience

Growth & Mission

Supervision, opportunities & meaningful community impact

Why Join Anuvia? — Compensation & Benefits

We invest in the people who invest in our clients. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Health Benefits: Enroll coverage 1st of the month after hire.

Generous Time Off: Competitive PTO policies to support your work-life balance.

Company-Provided Disability Insurance: Short- and long-term coverage included.

401(k) — 7% Employer Contribution: Employer contributes 7% after your first year.

Continuous Learning & Development: Online training library and career advancement opportunities.

Leadership Role: Step into a supervisory position with direct impact on staff and clients every shift.

"The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor."