Substance Abuse Counselor (CADC) - Outpatient OTP
New Season
Gastonia, NC, 28054, USA
- Healthcare
Day-one benefits plus PTO accrual and education reimbursement. Provide outpatient counseling at an Opioid Treatment Program (OTP); early-morning shift; onsite; full-time permanent role. - Active CADC credential and registration with NCSAPPB
- High school diploma or GED (LCAS-A or CADC acceptable)
- Maintain 20+ hours direct patient counseling weekly
- Experience with psychosocial assessments, individual/group/family counseling
- Ability to collect UDS and safeguard PHI
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Description
About the RoleThe Substance Abuse Counselor (CADC) provides outpatient counseling services within an Opioid Treatment Program (OTP). This role supports individuals recovering from Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) through structured counseling and collaboration with a multidisciplinary care team.
What You’ll Do- Conduct patient intakes, admissions, discharges, and transfers
- Document patient progress through counseling and group sessions
- Complete psychosocial assessments and individualized treatment plans
- Provide individual, group, and family counseling
- Maintain at least 20 hours of direct patient counseling per week
- Identify and address clinical and case management needs
- Educate patients on recovery and treatment expectations
- Collect urine drug screens and patient photo identification
- Safeguard patient confidentiality and company data
Required Qualifications
- Active CADC credential
- Registered with the NCSAPPB
- High School Diploma or GED
- Benefits available DAY ONE
- PTO accrual starting DAY ONE
- Early morning hours
- Competitive compensation
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- 401(k) with employer match
- Education and license reimbursement
- Referral bonuses up to $2,000
Colonial Management Group, LP./New Season provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Job or State Requirements LCAS-A or CADC with or without degreeLocation restriction