Substance Abuse Counselor

Community Rehabilitation Center; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor to provide counseling, assessments, treatment planning, case coordination, and recovery support to individuals with substance use disorders. The role requires a bachelor's degree in a related field and includes occasional evenings/weekends.

Qualified candidates may have 1–2 years of experience, CADC or state certification preferred, and strong communication, documentation, and crisis-intervention skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in substance abuse or behavioral health preferred.
• CADC or state certification preferred; certification eligibility considered.
• HIPAA-compliant documentation and ability to work evenings/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Provide individual, group, and family counseling.
• Support clients with recovery and relapse prevention.
• Coordinate referrals and community resources.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Participate in clinical staffing and team meetings.

Skills

Communication

Counseling

Documentation

Crisis Intervention

Education

Bachelor's degree in Counseling/Related field

Job description

CRC is seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor to provide counseling, assessments, treatment planning, case coordination, and recovery support to individuals with substance use disorders.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in substance abuse, behavioral health, or addictions treatment preferred.
• CADC or other state certification preferred; certification eligibility considered.
• Strong communication, counseling, documentation, and crisis-intervention skills.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices such as CBT, DBT, and Motivatiol Interviewing.
• Ability to maintain HIPAA-compliant documentation.
• Must be available to work occasional evenings/weekends as needed.

What You'll Do:

• Conduct assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Provide individual, group, and family counseling.
• Support clients with recovery and relapse prevention.
• Coordinate referrals and community resources.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Participate in clinical staffing and team meetings.

Join CRC and make a difference in the lives of individuals and families in our community.