Certified Counselor
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Job Description
Anuvia Prevention and Recovery Center
Certified Counselor — Residential Treatment
ASAM Level 3.5 · Full-Time · Hourly/Non-Exempt · Charlotte, NC
Work Hours: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
CADC / CADC-I / CADC-R Required
At Anuvia, we believe recovery is possible for everyone. As one of the Carolinas' leading non-profit behavioral health organizations, we provide a full continuum of substance use disorder treatment — from outpatient services to medically supervised residential care. Our teams meet people where they are, connect them to the support they need, and walk alongside them on the path to lasting recovery.
We are looking for a Certified Counselor to join our Residential Treatment team at ASAM Level 3.5. This is a full-time, direct-care role for a credentialed counseling professional who is passionate about recovery, skilled in evidence-based practice, and ready to make a meaningful impact.
"If you are a CADC who thrives in a structured residential environment, values team-based care, and wants to work for an organization deeply committed to the communities it serves — we want to hear from you."
- Guide clients through admissions with empathy and professionalism, including initial assessments (vitals, UDS, ASAM criteria, preliminary diagnosis)
- Develop, monitor, and update individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clinical and nursing staff
- Facilitate group sessions on relapse prevention, recovery education, independent living, and community reintegration
- Complete person-centered care plans (PCPs), crisis plans, and discharge planning documentation
- Coordinate care within Anuvia and with community partners, referral sources, and families
- Maintain accurate, timely EHR documentation including NC TOPPS, GPRA, and incident reporting
- Participate in treatment team meetings, quality assurance activities, and staff meetings
- Flex schedule as needed to support residential staffing ratio requirements
✓ Required
◆ Preferred
✓ Active CADC, CADC-I, or CADC-R (NCASPPB)
◆ Residential / inpatient (3.5 ASAM) experience
✓ Valid NC or SC Driver's License
◆ Familiarity with NC TOPPS, GPRA, EHR systems
✓ 1+ year direct SUD counseling experience
◆ Experience with PCPs, crisis planning, discharge
✓ Strong clinical documentation skills
◆ Associate's degree or higher in related field
You lead with compassion without losing clinical rigor. You communicate clearly with clients, families, and care teams. You take ownership of your work, follow through on commitments, and bring a recovery-centered mindset to everything you do. You're adaptable, collaborative, and motivated by mission.
Medical Benefits
Coverage starts the 1st of the month following hire
Competitive Pay
based on credentials & experience
Growth & Mission
Supervision, opportunities & meaningful community impact
Why Join Anuvia? — Compensation & Benefits
We invest in the people who invest in our clients. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
Health Benefits: Enroll coverage 1st of the month after hire.
Generous Time Off: Competitive PTO policies to support your work-life balance.
Company-Provided Disability Insurance: Short- and long-term coverage included.
401(k) — 7% Employer Contribution: Employer contributes 7% after your first year.
Continuous Learning & Development: Online training library and career advancement opportunities.
Leadership Role: Step into a supervisory position with direct impact on staff and clients every shift.
The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.
Ready to bring your skills and your commitment to recovery to a team that shares your values? Apply today at anuvia.org or through Indeed.
Key Responsibilities
The Certified Counselor will guide clients through admissions, conduct assessments, and develop individualized treatment plans in a residential setting. They are also responsible for facilitating group sessions, maintaining accurate EHR documentation, and coordinating care with clinical staff and community partners.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active CADC, CADC-I, or CADC-R certification and have at least one year of direct SUD counseling experience. A valid driver's license and strong clinical documentation skills are required, while an associate's degree or higher is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Certified Counselor at Anuvia Prevention and Recovery Center 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 Counseling counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Substance Use Counseling — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 28% have no call, 88% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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