Primary Counselor CADC

Carolina Outpatient Detox LLC; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Carolina Outpatient Detox LLC seeks a full-time CADC to deliver clinical services in an outpatient detox program in Charlotte, NC. You will screen, assess, and monitor withdrawal, and facilitate individual and group counseling as part of an interdisciplinary team.

You will develop treatment plans, document interventions, and provide psychoeducation on recovery, coping skills, and relapse prevention while coordinating referrals to follow-up care. Hybrid on-site and remote work may be required.

Qualifications

• Current CADC or equivalent credential.
• Experience with outpatient or intensive outpatient settings.
• Experience delivering individual and group counseling.
• Knowledge of detoxification and ASAM criteria.
• Ability to collaborate in a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication and ethical practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical services in outpatient detox.
• Screen, assess, monitor withdrawal symptoms.
• Facilitate individual and group counseling sessions.
• Develop and update treatment plans.
• Coordinate with medical and nursing teams for safe detox.
• Offer psychoeducation on addiction and recovery.
• Refer to continuing care and community resources.

Skills

Substance use assessment

Treatment planning

Clinical documentation

Individual counseling

Group counseling

Psychoeducation

Relapse prevention

Motivational interviewing

Trauma-informed care

Cultural responsiveness

EHR systems

Office software

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in counseling / social work / psychology

Tools

EHR systems

General office software

Job description

Company Description

Carolina Outpatient Detox provides medically monitored detoxification services for adults ages 18 and older in an intensive outpatient setting. Operating at ASAM Level 2.7, the program is designed for individuals experiencing withdrawal symptoms who require structured medical and clinical care but do not need 24-hour inpatient treatment. Clients receive care from an interdisciplinary team that includes registered nurses, medical providers, and clinical support staff, with a physician on call 24 hours a day. The program offers individualized, evidence-based medication protocols, including extended tapers, to reduce withdrawal symptoms and minimize risks. Participants benefit from medical oversight, individual and group therapy, and access to psychiatric support for co-occurring or suspected mental health conditions, while remaining in their home environment.

Role Description

The CADC will provide direct clinical services to individuals participating in the outpatient detox program, including screening, assessment, and ongoing monitoring of substance use and withdrawal symptoms. Day-to-day responsibilities include facilitating individual and group counseling sessions, developing and updating treatment plans, documenting clinical interventions, and collaborating with the medical and nursing teams to support safe and effective detoxification. The CADC will offer psychoeducation on addiction, recovery, and coping skills, coordinate referrals to continuing care and community resources, and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to review client progress. This is a full-time, hybrid role based in Charlotte, NC, with a combination of on-site work in the clinic and some work-from-home responsibilities as appropriate to program needs.

Qualifications

• Current CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor) or equivalent state-recognized substance use counseling credential.
• Demonstrated skills in substance use assessment, treatment planning, and documentation within an outpatient or intensive outpatient setting.
• Experience providing individual and group counseling, psychoeducation, and relapse prevention interventions for adults with substance use disorders.
• Knowledge of detoxification processes, withdrawal management, and ASAM criteria, especially Level 2.7 or comparable levels of care.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with medical providers, nurses, and clinical support staff in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, including motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care, and culturally responsive practice.
• Proficiency in using electronic health records and basic office software for clinical documentation and care coordination.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related behavioral health field preferred.
• Experience working with co-occurring mental health conditions and familiarity with psychiatric consultation and referral processes.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries, uphold ethical standards, and comply with all regulatory and confidentiality requirements.