Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor

About the role

How CIHA Strives To Be The Employer Of Choice Careers at Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority (CIHA) are an opportunity to strengthen the health of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and help shape the future of care for the next seven generations. As a Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor at Kanvwotiyi, CIHA’s residential treatment program, you will join a team committed to a care model founded in compassion, cultural understanding, and a shared commitment to providing exceptional service. Your knowledge, experience and perspective will be valued as we work together to improve lives, strengthen families, and advance the health of the communities we serve. If you are looking for meaningful work, supportive colleagues, and the opportunity to make a lasting difference, your next chapter could begin at CIHA. The Kanvwotiyi team provides residential substance use treatment, counseling and recovery support to individuals receiving care at our residential treatment program near Robbinsville, NC. In this role, you will work alongside Clinical Supervisor, licensed professionals and other members of the residential treatment team to help deliver coordinated, high-quality care in an environment where relationships are at the forefront of everything we do. We are looking for someone who takes initiative, communicates well, pays attention to detail and contributes positively to a team. At CIHA, every position plays a part in the patient experience. Whether providing direct care, supporting daily operations, or helping patients navigate services, your work helps ensure people feel welcomed, respected and cared for.

Responsibilities

• Conduct screenings and assessments of residents.
• Collaborate with residents to develop personalized treatment plans.
• Provide individual, group, and family counseling.
• Educate residents and families about substance use and recovery.
• Support relapse prevention efforts.
• Provide crisis intervention when needed.
• Coordinate referrals and aftercare with other providers and community resources.
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation in the electronic health record.
• Uphold confidentiality, professional ethics, and culturally respectful care.

Requirements

• Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor credential.
• Ability to work under the supervision of an appropriately licensed professional.
• Experience conducting screenings, assessments, and developing treatment plans.
• Experience providing individual, group, and family counseling.
• Knowledge of substance use education, relapse prevention, and crisis intervention.
• Commitment to confidentiality, professional ethics, and culturally respectful care.
• Proficiency with electronic health record documentation.

Skills

• Takes initiative.
• Communicates well.
• Pays attention to detail.
• Contributes positively to a team.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits: medical, dental, and vision coverage designed to support employees and their families.
• Paid time away: accrued sick leave, accrued vacation leave*, 13 paid holidays, paid education leave, and employer‑paid CEUs.
• Short‑term disability and long‑term disability.
• Financial security: retirement benefits including 401(k) employer match up to 5%, vested pension after 10 years.
• Education and professional growth: opportunities for continuing education, training, certification support, and career advancement.
• Employee well‑being: resources and programs that support physical, mental, and emotional wellness, such as free & discounted gym memberships.
• Meaningful work: the opportunity to serve within an innovative, tribally operated healthcare system committed to community health, cultural values, and the next seven generations.