D103 - Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CAC I/II or CADC I/II)

River Edge Behavioral Health; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Paid vacation

Retirement plans

Flexible spending accounts

Disability coverage

Paid holidays

Voluntary Life Insurance

Job summary

River Edge Behavioral Health in Macon, GA, seeks a compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor for its Adult Addictive Disease Outpatient Program. The role involves providing individual and group counseling to support clients with substance use disorders.

Candidates should have relevant certification and a minimum of two years’ experience in social services. Benefits include comprehensive health plans and a supportive culture that values patient and employee well-being.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a social service-related role.
• Must hold CAC I/II or CADC I/II or LMSW or LPC certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual counseling and support to clients and families.
• Facilitate group counseling sessions on addiction-related topics.
• Conduct behavioral health assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary treatment team.

Skills

Group therapy facilitation

Individual counseling

Behavioral health assessments

Collaboration with treatment teams

Education

CAC I/II or CADC I/II or LMSW or LPC

Job description

Company Overview:

At River Edge Behavioral Health in Macon, GA, employees are expected to develop meaningful relationships with patients, establishing trust and making a difference in the lives of clients and their families. We believe in supporting our team as well as our clients with our comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work culture, including health, dental, and vision benefits, paid vacation, retirement plans, and more.

Position Overview:

River Edge is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Substance Abuse Counselor to join our team within the Adult Addictive Disease Outpatient Program. We provide comprehensive, coordinated, and evidence-based outpatient treatment services to support individuals on their journey to full recovery from substance use disorders.

Location/Schedule:

175 Emery Highway, Macon, Ga –Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 12:00PM-8:00 PM, Wednesdays and Friday 8:00AM-4:00 PM

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individual counseling and support to clients and their families affected by substance use disorders.
• Facilitate group counseling sessions, including process therapy groups and educational sessions on addiction-related topics.
• Conduct confidential behavioral health assessments and develop individualized treatment plans, addressing substance use and any co-occurring needs.
• Collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary treatment team members to ensure coordinated, client-centered care.

Qualifications: Required Certification or Licensure:

• CAC I/II or CADC I/II OR
• LMSW or LPC with a minimum of two years’ experience in a social service-related role.

Preferred Experience:

• Skilled in facilitating group therapy and skills training.
• Experience working with individuals with co-occurring disorders is a plus.

Additional Benefits:

• Flexible spending accounts
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• 11 Paid holidays

• Voluntary Life Insurance