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Substance Abuse Counselor – CADC
Position at Clarvida - North Carolina
Job Title: Substance Abuse Counselor – CADC Location: Rutherfordton, North Carolina (Community-Based) Employment Type: Full-time Salary: $24/hour
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
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, 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.
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
Worksite address
shelby, NC, 28151, US
Who can apply
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