Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC)
Listed compensation
$26-$28/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumedWeekdays only
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Job Description
Please note: Although our facility name reflects the location’s history, we are a separate organization and are not affiliated with any previous entities that operated at this site.
We’re seeking a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) to support clients throughout their recovery journey. This position focuses primarily on group facilitation and case management, helping clients develop recovery skills, access resources, and work toward long-term success.
What You'll Do
- Facilitate engaging recovery-focused, psychoeducational, and life-skills groups
- Support clients with case management, resource coordination, and discharge planning
- Lead discussions on relapse prevention, coping skills, emotional regulation, and recovery goals
- Monitor client progress and maintain accurate, timely EMR documentation
- Collaborate with the clinical team to support individualized treatment goals
- Maintain a positive, supportive, and structured group environment
What You'll Bring
- Active Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) credential required
- Experience in substance use treatment, behavioral health, or dual-diagnosis settings preferred
- Strong group facilitation, case management, and communication skills
- Knowledge of addiction recovery and co-occurring mental health conditions
- CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Free clinical supervision to support your certification and licensure goals, subject to applicable eligibility requirements
- Reasonable caseloads and dedicated documentation time
- Quarterly bonus opportunities up to 10%
- Supportive, multidisciplinary team and career development opportunities
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance eligibility after 60 days
- 401(k) with 3% company match
- PTO, holiday, and sick time
- Free daily meals from our on-site kitchen!
Key Responsibilities
The counselor will facilitate recovery-focused group sessions and manage client cases, including resource coordination and discharge planning. They are also responsible for monitoring client progress and maintaining accurate EMR documentation while collaborating with the clinical team.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) credential. Experience in substance use treatment or behavioral health settings is preferred, along with CPR/First Aid certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Addiction Counseling — Counselor Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$56k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $58k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) at Sunshine Behavioral Health a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Substance Use / Addiction Counselor — ranked against 1,008 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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- No weekends
- No nights
Living in Ephrata
- Typical market rent
- $1,461/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 23 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 98.3
- State income tax
- Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Lancaster, PA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.