Addiction Counselor

10X Recruiting Partners; Mill Spring (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Company funded life insurance, LTD and

AD&D insurance

Short-term disability and voluntary生活

Nine paid holidays

Generous paid time-off policy

401K retirement plan with 4% match

Beautiful 160-acre campus with walking

Job summary

10X Recruiting Partners in Mill Spring, NC is seeking a Counselor for residential addiction treatment to join our full-time team. You will provide assessment, counseling, and therapy to patients in individual and group settings, and participate in ongoing program improvements.

The role requires a Master’s degree or NC SA licensure, 3+ years of SUD counseling, and the ability to work a flexible schedule including some evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Human Services or related field; NC SA certified or licensed.
• Alternatively Associate’s or Bachelor’s with 3+ years SUD counseling experience.
• Must be NC SA in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of up to eight patients.
• Maintain documentation per accreditation standards and program policies.
• Participate in mandatory departmental meetings and arrange peer coverage during absences.
• Work across all 12 core SA counseling functions (assessment, individual and group therapy, didactic presentations).
• Work a flexible schedule including some evenings and weekend hours.

Skills

3+ years SUD counseling

Empathy & active listening

Crisis intervention

Education

Master’s degree in Counseling/related field; or NC SA licensure

NC SA certification/licensure

Job description

Job Details

• Counselor - Residential Addiction Treatment
• Full Time
• Mill Spring, NC, US

Education

Master’s Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Human Services or a related field and NC SA certified or licensed; or Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree plus 3 years SUD counseling with diverse populations. Must be NC SA. Supervision provided for LCAS-A's.

Experience Requirement

Must have at least three years’ experience in addiction or substance abuse counseling.

Job Summary

Provides addiction/substance abuse/dual disorder assessment, education, counseling and therapy for patients in individual and/or group settings.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of up to eight (8) patients
• Maintain documentation commensurate with accreditation standards and program policies
• Participate in team and departmental staff meetings and all mandatory departmental meetings. Responsible for obtaining information from a colleague when there are unavoidable absences from meetings
• Arrange for peer coverage of all usual and customary duties while on vacation prior to departure
• Work proficiently in all 12 core functions of SA counseling with emphasis in the areas of:
  • assessment
  • individual therapy
  • group therapy
  • didactic presentations
  • Work cooperatively and productively with fellow members of the treatment team in all areas of the program including Primary Treatment, Extended Care, Family Program, Alumni and Out Services and any new programs that are added
  • Work a flexible schedule including some evening and weekend hours when needed

Requirements

• Must have a satisfactory criminal background check and clean urine drug screen.

Benefits

All full-time employees are eligible for a benefits package that includes:

• Medical/dental/vision insurance coverage
• Company funded $50,000 life insurance, long-term disability and AD&D insurance
• Short-term disability and voluntary life insurance
• Nine paid holidays
• Generous paid time-off policy with accrual from first day:
  • 12 days in year one
  • Increases to 27 days beginning in year 5
• Excellent 401K retirement plan that matches dollar for dollar up to 4% of employee contribution
• Beautiful 160-acre campus with walking trail

Equal Opportunity Employer.