D103 - Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CAC I/II or CADC I/II)
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Job Description
About River Edge Behavioral Health
Serving more than 10,000 Georgians, River Edge continues to be one of the state's leading resources for mental health, substance use disorder treatments and supports as well as individuals with intellectual and development disabilities.
River Edge offers outpatient services at our Emery Highway-Macon, Monroe County and Baldwin County locations.
Outpatient services include behavioral health, nursing, and psychiatric assessment, stabilization and medication maintenance services as well as crisis intervention services as well as awareness, education and recovery groups.
Company Overview
At River Edge Behavioral Health in Macon, GA, employees are expected to develop meaningful relationships with patients, establishing trust and making a difference in the lives of clients and their families. We believe in supporting our team as well as our clients with our comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work culture, including health, dental, and vision benefits, paid vacation, retirement plans, and more.
Position Overview
River Edge is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Substance Abuse Counselor to join our team within the Adult Addictive Disease Outpatient Program. We provide comprehensive, coordinated, and evidence-based outpatient treatment services to support individuals on their journey to full recovery from substance use disorders.
Location/Schedule
175 Emery Highway, Macon, Ga –Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 12:00PM-8:00 PM, Wednesdays and Friday 8:00AM-4:00 PM
Key Responsibilities
Provide individual counseling and support to clients and their families affected by substance use disorders.
Facilitate group counseling sessions, including process therapy groups and educational sessions on addiction-related topics.
Conduct confidential behavioral health assessments and develop individualized treatment plans, addressing substance use and any co-occurring needs.
Collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary treatment team members to ensure coordinated, client-centered care.
Qualifications: Required Certification or Licensure
CAC I/II or CADC I/II OR
LMSW or LPC with a minimum of two years’ experience in a social service-related role.
Preferred Experience
- Skilled in facilitating group therapy and skills training.
- Experience working with individuals with co-occurring disorders is a plus.
Additional Benefits
- Flexible spending accounts
- Short and long-term disability coverage
- 11 Paid holidays
Voluntary Life Insurance
If you are looking for an opportunity to make life better and a strong desire for personal growth we encourage you to apply. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.
We are an equal opportunity employer and highly value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
All selected applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug test.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a CAC I/II or CADC I/II certification, or be an LMSW/LPC with at least two years of social service experience. Proficiency in facilitating group therapy and experience with co-occurring disorders are preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates D103 - Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CAC I/II or CADC I/II) at River Edge Behavioral Health a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Addiction Medicine (Counseling) — ranked against 1,285 active Addiction Medicine (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 14% have no call, 56% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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