Detox Counselor

Wilmington Treatment Center; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilmington Treatment Center in Wilmington, North Carolina, seeks a Detox Counselor to provide direct support, monitoring, and therapeutic guidance to patients during medically supervised detoxification, ensuring safety and emotional stability.

You will collaborate with nursing, medical, and clinical teams, conduct group or family sessions, assist with assessments, document care, plan aftercare, and coordinate with referral sources and insurers as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's preferred.
• Experience in counseling or practicum through education or certification process required.
• CPR and de‑escalation/restraint certification required; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Conduct group and/or family sessions and document as required.
• Co-facilitate sessions and assist with modifying problem behaviors.
• May perform initial and follow-up assessments for patients.
• Prepare individual treatment plans for assigned patients.
• Ensure timely, clear documentation of patient care and incidents.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed and plan for aftercare.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Referral liaison

Case management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in social or health services

Tools

CPR certification

De-escalation training

Job description

Schedule: Sunday -Thursday 8:00am - 4:30pm

The Detox Counselor provides direct support, monitoring, and therapeutic guidance to patients undergoing medically supervised detoxification. This role ensures safety, emotional stability, and a smooth transition into ongoing treatment. The counselor collaborates closely with nursing, medical, and clinical teams to deliver compassionate, evidence‑based care.

Why Choose Wilmington Treatment Center?

For over 40 years, Wilmington Treatment Center has been a trusted leader in addiction recovery for adults from all walks of life. Located in Wilmington, North Carolina, we provide a safe, supportive environment where individuals ages 18 and older can begin their journey to lasting sobriety.

Our Commitment Goes Beyond Treatment—we Offer

• Comprehensive Resources to support every stage of recovery.
• Compassionate Care from experienced professionals who understand the challenges of addiction.
• A Positive, Healing Environment designed to foster growth and long-term success.

At Wilmington Treatment Center, we believe recovery is possible for everyone. We’re here to help you reclaim your life and build a future filled with hope.

Essential Functions

• Conduct group and/or family sessions, under supervision, as scheduled and documents as required.
• Co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions and assist with modifying problem behaviors.
• May be responsible for initial assessments, as well as follow up assessments for patients.
• May prepare individual treatment plan for each assigned patient.
• Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner.
• May act as a liaison between referral sources and patients.
• Provide crisis intervention to patients, as needed.
• May plan for aftercare for assigned patients.
• May act as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested.
• May provide case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care.
• Evaluate the need of the patient and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities is needed.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Other Functions

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Education/Experience/Skill Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in social or health services field preferred.
• Experience in counseling field instruction/internship or similar practicum through education or certification process required.

Licenses/Designations/Certifications

• Licensure or certification for counseling, as required by the state in which the facility operates; OR state license or certification eligible within the timeframe designated by the facility.
• CPR and de‑escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Additional Regulatory Requirements

• Completion of ongoing education and training, as required by the state in which the facility operates and applicable accrediting body.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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