Substance Abuse Counselor (CADC-I/LCAS-A) - Community Care

New Season; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits on Day One

PTO starting Day One

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonus

Job summary

New Season Treatment Centers is seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor in North Carolina to provide individual, group, and family counseling. You will collaborate with a treatment team to identify and meet clinical needs and support patients’ overall well-being in a community-focused setting.

The role involves completing intakes and treatment plans, conducting counseling sessions, and educating patients on recovery steps. The organization emphasizes day-one benefits and ongoing education support.

Qualifications

• Education/Licensure/Certification: Refer to the state-specific requirements for this position below.
• Experience Required: Experience in the substance abuse field is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Work with patients to complete intakes, admissions, discharges, and transfer paperwork.
• Document patient progress through counseling and interaction through groups.
• Complete patient psychosocial and an individualized treatment plan within the required time frame.
• Identify any clinical/case management needs and work to address those needs.
• Perform individual, group, and family counseling as required.
• Perform at least 20 hours of direct one-on-one patient contact per week through individual and/or group counseling sessions.
• Educate patients in all aspects of treatment, corresponding health issues, and steps to recovery.
• Obtain Urine Drug Screens and initial patient photo identification.
• Always act in the best interests of the program and company; honors, supports, and protects the proprietary data and rights of the company.

Education

HS diploma or Associate degree plus CADC-I

Job description

New Season Treatment Centers is seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor in North Carolina to provide individual, group, and family counseling. You will collaborate with a treatment team to identify and meet clinical needs and support patients’ overall well-being in a community-focused setting.

The role involves completing intakes and treatment plans, conducting counseling sessions, and educating patients on recovery steps. The organization emphasizes day-one benefits and ongoing education support.