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Community Support Team (CST) Substance Abuse Counselor - CADC

Clarvida - North Carolina·Gastonia, North Carolina

$24/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·
Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

Provide evidence-based individual and group counseling, assessments, and individualized treatment plans for clients with substance use disorders. Coordinate care with medical and mental health professionals while maintaining accurate documentation and providing crisis intervention.

Job Title

  • Substance Abuse Counselor –
  • CADC
  • Location:
  • Rutherfordton,
  • North
  • Carolina (Community-Based)
  • Employment
  • Type:
  • Full-time
  • Salary: $24/hour

Date Posted: 02/10/2026

About the Role

We’re hiring a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) to join our dedicated behavioral health team in North Carolina. As a Substance Abuse Counselor, you’ll provide structured, evidence-based services to individuals living with substance use disorders. This includes supporting clients through assessment, counseling, education, and relapse prevention planning while collaborating with other professionals to ensure integrated care.

Responsibilities

● Deliver individual and group counseling for clients in recovery ● Conduct screening, intake, orientation, and assessments to guide treatment plans ● Develop individualized treatment plans addressing substance use and co-occurring concerns ● Provide crisis intervention, case management, and client education ● Maintain accurate and timely documentation according to agency and state standards ● Coordinate care with physicians, mental health professionals, and external resources ● Travel within assigned service areas to provide community-based support Required Qualifications ● High school diploma or equivalent ● Active fully certified CADC certification in the state of North Carolina ● Valid North Carolina driver’s license with a safe driving record

Preferred Qualifications

  • ● Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services or Behavioral Health field ● At least one year of experience providing substance use counseling ● Knowledge of addiction recovery models and relapse prevention strategies Compensation & Benefits Full-time Employees: ● Paid vacation days (increase with tenure) ● Separate sick leave that rolls over annually ● Up to 10 paid holidays
  • ● Medical, dental, and vision insurance options ● DailyPay – access your earnings without waiting for payday
  • ● Training, development, and continuing education credits for licensure All Employees: ● 401(k) retirement plan ● Free licensure supervision ● Pet insurance ● Employee Assistance Program (EAP) ● Perks @ Clarvida – national discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment ● Mileage reimbursement ● Cell phone stipend (*Benefits may vary by state or county) Work Location Rutherfordton, North Carolina

Employment Type Full-time

How To Apply

If you’re passionate about helping individuals overcome addiction and achieve lasting recovery, click “Apply Now” to join Clarvida’s team of behavioral health professionals. About Clarvida Clarvida is a trusted provider of behavioral health services, supporting communities across multiple states. We specialize in integrated, person-centered care and partner with families and local systems to deliver outcome-driven mental health and substance use services. Learn more: www.clarvida.com/mission-vision-and-values See other opportunities: www.clarvida.com/working-at-clarvida Equal Opportunity Employer Clarvida is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Fraud Alert Clarvida never charges fees to apply and does not conduct interviews via messaging apps. Official communication will come from @clarvida.com email addresses or verified Clarvida LinkedIn profiles.

Keywords

Substance Abuse Counselor, CADC, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Addiction Specialist, Substance Use Disorder, Recovery Counselor, Chemical Dependency, Behavioral Health Services, Addiction Treatment, North Carolina Counseling Jobs

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma, a valid North Carolina driver's license, and an active CADC certification in North Carolina. A degree in Human Services or Behavioral Health and prior counseling experience are preferred.

  • high school
  • associate degree
  • bachelor degree
  • professional certificate
  • Case Management
  • Documentation
  • Treatment Planning
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Care Coordination
  • Individual Counseling
  • Group Counseling
  • Client Education
  • Relapse Prevention
  • Substance Use Assessment
  • Screening And Intake

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Sick Leave
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Pet Insurance
  • Cell Phone Stipend
  • Mileage Reimbursement
  • Training And Development
  • DailyPay
  • Paid Vacation Days
  • Continuing Education Credits
  • Free Licensure Supervision
  • National Discounts

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$24/hr
Locations
Gastonia, North Carolina; Shelby, North Carolina; Columbus, North Carolina; Rutherfordton, North Carolina
Posted
Jun 12, 2026
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Hiring organization

Clarvida - North Carolina

Clarvida - North Carolina is hiring in Gastonia, North Carolina. It operates in mental health care. Organization type: Public Company. Team size: 51-200 employees. This opening is listed as full_time.

Salary listed on 10 jobs
IndustryMental Health Care
TypePublic Company
Size51-200 employees
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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.

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