RHA Health Services, LLC·Wilmington, North Carolina
The Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor provides individual and group counseling sessions to help clients set and achieve recovery goals. They also develop personalized treatment plans and monitor client progress while collaborating with other professionals for comprehensive care.
We are hiring for: Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor / CST /LCAS(A)
If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!
A Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor/Licensed Addiction Specialist possesses knowledge and is able to apply substance use/abuse treatment to a diverse population and has the capacity and knowledge to work with a treatment group that present a variety of addictions and addiction related behaviors.
Provides individual sessions to explore overall goals, treatment plan, and measurement of goal completion, assess further needs of individuals for successful recovery and program completion.
Relies on knowledge, experience, and judgment with supervision and direction from the supervisor to provide quality services.
Must be a Qualified Professional as defined by state agencies and service definitions.
Must also be a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor .
Certain services may require additional training, knowledge, experience, and licensure.
$1,000 sign on bonus
Duties: and Responsibilities:
Provide individual counseling sessions focused on setting and achieving recovery goals, measuring progress, and assessing further needs for long-term recovery and program completion.
Facilitate group counseling sessions to address skill-building, emotional support, coping strategy development, and relapse prevention.
Conduct family counseling sessions when necessary, helping clients build positive support systems.
Develop personalized, person-centered treatment plans based on assessment recommendations and input from the client, family, and other support networks.
Continuously monitor and revise treatment plans based on client progress and changing needs.
Ensure ongoing collaboration with involved professionals to provide comprehensive and integrated care.
Accurately document all treatment interventions, progress assessments, and community support activities in client records according to state, agency, and regulatory guidelines.
Ensure documentation is completed within 24 hours of any billed activity.
license and personal vehicle insurance (if required for the role).
• This position may or may not have supervisor responsibilities depending on the job profile.
Must be able to lift a minimum of 10 lbs.
Must be able to pull a minimum of 20 lbs.
Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop.
Required to regularly stand and walk.
Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.
RHA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, prohibits discrimination based on the following protected categories: race, creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex/gender, marital status, civil status, domestic partnership status, familial status, religion, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or disability.
Complete criminal background
Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
Drug testing
Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
Proof of employment history or references (if required)
Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.
*contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above
EEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.
At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes.
For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.
If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.
Candidates must be a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor and a Qualified Professional as defined by state agencies. Additional training and licensure may be required for certain services.
Market context
Behavioral health employers in North Carolina often look for licensed or credentialed clinicians, and this role requires registration with the North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Certification board. These positions can be competitive because employers may prefer a bachelor’s degree and want candidates who can work within treatment, documentation, and care coordination expectations. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, and confirm your credential status before applying.