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Camp Lejeune, North Carolina

Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) – Camp Lejeune, NC

CounselorNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$70k-$71k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

  • Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) – Camp Lejeune, NC Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program (SARP)
  • Location: Camp Lejeune, North Carolina
  • Facility: Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune
  • Department: Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program (SARP)

Position Overview

MDPerm is seeking a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor to support the Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program (SARP) at Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.

The specialist will support substance abuse and chemical dependency treatment services for military healthcare beneficiaries, working alongside a multidisciplinary healthcare team in a military medical treatment facility.

Key Responsibilities

Provide substance abuse and chemical dependency counseling services within the scope of professional qualifications and assigned responsibilities.

  • Support patient care and rehabilitation activities within the Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and clinic activities.
  • Participate in applicable Family Advocacy Program activities, including documentation and reporting.
  • Provide in-service education and training to clinic staff as directed.
  • Maintain compliance with applicable military treatment facility policies, patient confidentiality standards, and healthcare regulations.
  • Exercise appropriate clinical judgment and awareness of legal and patient safety considerations.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Education – Must meet one of the following:
  • Possess an Associate of Arts degree in a behavioral science with specialized training in substance abuse and chemical dependency treatment.
  • OR

Have completed a Military Department Drug and Alcohol Program Management Activity School leading to Military Department Certification as an Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor.

Certification

Maintain a national certification credential by the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors or National Board of Certification Counselors or International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium/Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse.

Experience

One year of experience within the last two years as a Certified Drug and Substance Counselor.

License: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a Certified Drug and Substance Addictions Counselor.

Additional Requirements

U.S. citizenship required.

Ability to successfully complete military installation security screening and credentialing requirements.

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday

About MDPerm

MDPerm is an SBA-certified Woman-Owned Small Business specializing in federal healthcare staffing nationwide. We connect qualified healthcare professionals with opportunities supporting military treatment facilities and federal healthcare organizations.

Join our team and contribute to the health and well-being of military service members and their families.

MDPerm LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of credentialing, background screening, and any facility-specific requirements.

Requirements

Candidates must possess an Associate of Arts degree in behavioral science or military-specific certification, along with a current, unrestricted license. Applicants must also have at least one year of experience in the field and be able to pass military security screening.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Substance abuse counseling

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) – Camp Lejeune, NC at MDPerm a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Substance Use Disorder Counseling counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Substance Use Disorder Counseling — Counselor Career Context

MDPerm holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 12 active listings.

Of the 50 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 60% have no call, 86% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$71k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $75k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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  • No weekends
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