Hillsborough Comprehensive Treatment Center·Hillsborough, North Carolina
The Substance Use Counselor provides compassionate individual and group counseling to patients recovering from opioid use disorder. Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, conducting assessments, and managing patient care through documentation and crisis intervention.
Required Education, Skills and Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED equivalent required; Prefer Bachelor's or Master's degree in social or health services field; Degree must be from an accredited college or university with practicum in order to be licensed. Previous experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings, such as outpatient, residential, or correctional facilities. Familiarity with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone. Experience conducting individual and group counseling sessions focused on substance use recovery. Knowledge of evidence-based practices, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and relapse prevention techniques. Documentation experience, including maintaining clinical notes, treatment plans, and progress updates in accordance with state and federal guidelines. Familiarity with state regulatory standards (e.g., 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, Joint Commission standards). Experience collaborating in a multidisciplinary team with medical staff, case managers, and peer support specialists. Licenses/Certifications CADC-I, CADC, LCAS-A, LCAS, LCSW-A, LCSW, LCMHC-A, or LCMHC License or Certification is required to apply. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws. #LI-CTC #LI-JW1
Candidates must hold a valid license such as CADC, LCAS, LCSW, or LCMHC and have a high school diploma, though a bachelor's or master's degree is preferred. Experience in addiction recovery, behavioral health settings, and familiarity with MAT and evidence-based practices are required.
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.
