Substance Use Counselor

Shelby Comprehensive Treatment Center

1 month ago

Shelby, North CarolinaFull TimeAddiction Medicine

✓ No Call✓ No Nights

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Shelby Comprehensive Treatment Center as a Substance Use Counselor in United States.

Key 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.

Requirements

Assisted Treatment (MAT), including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone. Experience conducting individual and group counseling sessions focused on substance use recovery. Knowledge of evidence

I, CADC, LCAS

A, LCAS, LCSW

A, LCSW, LCMHC

Benefits & Compensation

401(k) with employer match.

Student loan repayment assistance.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only, student loan benefits. Work with Shelby Comprehensive Treatment Center in United States.

Key Skills

Substance Use CounselingIndividual CounselingGroup CounselingTreatment PlanningInitial AssessmentsFollow Up AssessmentsCrisis InterventionCase ManagementMedication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational Interviewing (MI)Relapse PreventionDocumentationHIPAA Compliance42 CFR Part 2 Compliance

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Substance Use Counselor position at Shelby Comprehensive Treatment Center includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no night shifts. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Addiction Medicine — Physician Career Context

This Addiction Medicine position at Shelby Comprehensive Treatment Center is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Shelby, North Carolina.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Substance Use Counseling, Individual Counseling, Group Counseling, Treatment Planning, Initial Assessments, Follow Up Assessments, Crisis Intervention, Case Management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Substance Use Counselor provides high-quality, compassionate guidance through individual and group counseling sessions to support patients recovering from opioid use disorder. Responsibilities include planning, overseeing, facilitating, and documenting the patient's recovery process, including c...

Benefits package: Semi-Annual Bonus Program, Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Competitive 401(k) plan, Paid vacation and sick time, Employer-paid clinical supervision, Free and unlimited access to 500+ accredited Continuing Education Units (CEUs), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Student loan forgiveness through HRSA eligibility. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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