Remote Substance Use Counselor

About the role

Winston-Salem Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Winston-Salem, NC, is part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, the leading provider of medication-assisted treatment in the nation. The counseling team provides compassionate, high-quality counseling and therapy to patients seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder. As a Substance Use Counselor, you will be instrumental in patients’ treatment and recovery, delivering high-quality, compassionate care through individual and group counseling sessions.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, compassionate guidance in both individual and group counseling sessions.
• Plan, oversee, facilitate and document patient's recovery.
• Co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions as needed.
• Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner.
• Prepare individual treatment plans for each assigned patient.
• Conduct initial assessments as well as follow up assessments.
• Evaluate patient needs and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.
• May plan for aftercare for assigned patients.
• Provide crisis intervention to patients, as needed.
• Provide case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care as needed.
• Act as a liaison between referral sources and patients, as needed.

Requirements

Applicants must reside in North Carolina and hold one of the following licenses or certifications: CADC-I, CADC, LCAS-A, LCAS, LCSW-A, LCSW, LCMHC-A, or LCMHC. A high school diploma or GED is required; a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a social or health services field from an accredited institution with practicum is preferred. Candidates should have previous experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings (outpatient, residential, or correctional), familiarity with medication-assisted treatment (MAT) including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone, and experience conducting individual and group counseling sessions focused on substance use recovery. Knowledge of evidence-based practices such as CBT, MI, and relapse prevention techniques, documentation experience per state and federal guidelines, familiarity with state regulatory standards (e.g., 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, Joint Commission), and ability to collaborate in a multidisciplinary team are required. Eligible positions may qualify for student loan forgiveness through HRSA, depending on clinic site eligibility.

Benefits

• Semi-Annual Bonus Program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Competitive 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Employer-paid clinical supervision (free to employees)
• Free and unlimited access to 500+ accredited Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering continued support to employee lifestyle and well-being
• Early morning hours offering a great work/life balance
• Opportunity for growth that is second to none in the industry

Schedule

Full-time schedule: Monday–Friday, 5:00 AM–1:30 PM with rotating Saturdays from 6:00 AM–8:00 AM. Remote work is available after initial on‑site training for clinicians with extensive substance‑use counseling experience; a laptop is provided for remote work.