Substance Abuse Counselor — Weekend, Full‑Time Growth

Pyramid Healthcare; Mills River (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Recognition Programs

Job summary

Pyramid Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Full‑Time Counselor at Silver Ridge, Mills River, NC. The role requires weekend availability and focuses on addiction treatment and mental health recovery using evidence‑based modalities.

Responsibilities include individual, group, and family counseling, assessments, and treatment planning within a multidisciplinary team. A Master's degree and NC licensure eligibility are required, with strong documentation and crisis‑response skills expected.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field is required.
• Active or associate/provisional NC licensure options include LCSW/LCSWA, LCMHC/LCMHCA, or LCAS/LCASA.
• Willingness to obtain LCAS licensure if not already held.
• Experience in substance use, mental health, trauma, or co‑occurring disorders preferred.
• Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certification (or ability to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family counseling services.
• Complete assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary treatment team to meet CARF standards.
• Maintain timely clinical documentation in the EHR.
• Participate in treatment planning, utilization review, discharge planning, and aftercare coordination.
• Facilitate psychoeducational and process groups.
• Assist with program development and quality improvement initiatives.
• Participate in on‑call rotation as assigned.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment and respond to crises.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication and documentation

Team collaboration

Crisis management

Recovery mindset

Weekend availability

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field

North Carolina licensure readiness (LCSW/LCSWA, LCMHC/LCMHCA, LCAS/LCASA)

Job description

Pyramid Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Full‑Time Counselor at Silver Ridge, Mills River, NC. The role requires weekend availability and focuses on addiction treatment and mental health recovery using evidence‑based modalities.

Responsibilities include individual, group, and family counseling, assessments, and treatment planning within a multidisciplinary team. A Master's degree and NC licensure eligibility are required, with strong documentation and crisis‑response skills expected.