CADC-Certified Addiction Counselor

Nags Head Treatment Center; Nags Head (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Nags Head Treatment Center in North Carolina seeks a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor to support a caseload with quality, evidence-based care in accordance with state and federal standards.

You will conduct individual and group counseling, develop treatment plans, maintain clear documentation, coordinate referrals, and work closely with the Program Director and clinical teams. This full-time, in-person role requires professional ethics and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a field related to counseling.
• Registration with North Carolina Substance Abuse Board required; supervision if not licensed.
• Experience in counseling or chemical dependency fields preferred.
• Ability to work independently and maintain professional ethics.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling aligned with treatment plans.
• Maintain clear, confidential documentation including assessments and treatment plans.
• Coordinate referrals and follow up after discharge when needed.
• Respond to crisis and motivate patients toward behavioral change.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to ensure quality care.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Case management

Documentation

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Counseling or Social Work

Associate Degree in Counseling or related field

Job description

JOB TITLE

Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor

SHIFT

5:30 am to 01:00pm Monday through Friday

• Salary Level: According to credentials and experience in the field.
• Supervisor: Program Director.

SUMMARY

Responsible for ensuring that competent, safe quality and professional care is provided to each of the patients assigned to his/her caseload or other team members (in their absence), in accordance with current applicable Federal, State and local standards, guidelines and regulations. Utilize knowledge of chemical dependency and counseling techniques to introduce effective education and counseling for patients under their care and in each unit under other clinical staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned. Provides quality care to the assigned patients, in terms of compliance with facility expectations, SMA and other licensing boards assuring effectiveness of the therapeutic series. Conducts individual and group counseling to meet treatment plan goals and objectives. Produce a clear and concise documentation in all areas including, but not limited to:

• Admit note, assessment, daily charting, weekly clinical review, staffing notes, treatment plans update, biopsychosocial, transition and discharge planning, documentation of family sessions as needed and all summaries.
• Responsible for appropriate referral to each patient in need, open clear and ethical communication with referral sources; follow up of each of his cases after discharge. Motivates patients for changes, effectively performs crisis.
• Interventions, screening, intake, orientation, assessment, treatment planning, counseling (group, individual, family).
• Appropriately and professionally provides case management, patient education and keep clear, ethical and confidential reports and record keeping.
• Interacts and relates with peers and other professionals to assure comprehensive and quality care for the patients.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None. Reports to Program Director and work closely with all clinical teams.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.A) in Psychology, Counseling or, Social.
• Work or related field or Associates Degree in Counseling or related field.
• Registration with the North.
• Carolina Substance Abuse Board is required as well as supervision if you are not a licensed or certified substance abuse counselor.
• Experience in the field may offset formal education requirements. If in recovery, at least 2 years continuous sobriety is required.
• Ability to work independently as well as with the team, ability to maintain a high level of professional ethics.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general clinical reports and documents.
• Ability to respond to regulatory agencies.
• Ability to effectively present information to the Supervisor.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSE, REGISTRATIONS

• HIV/AIDS Educations and non-violent crisis intervention.

Job Type

Full-time.

Medical specialties

• Addiction Medicine.

Schedule

• Monday to Friday.

Application Question(s)

• Are you registered with the NCSAPPB?

License/Certification

• Substance Abuse Counselor Certification (Preferred).

Work Location

In person.