Drug & Alcohol Abuse Counselor

ACI Health

1 day ago

Cherokee, North CarolinaFull TimeSubstance Abuse Counseling

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join ACI Health Inc as a Drug & Alcohol Counselor – Full-Time in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct individual and group counseling sessions addressing substance abuse prevention, recovery, and life skills

Assess students’ needs through screenings, intake interviews, and ongoing evaluations

Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in alignment with Job Corps guidelines

Provide crisis intervention and referrals to external treatment resources when necessary

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or related field (Master’s preferred)

Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) or equivalent certification in North Carolina REQUIRED

Minimum of 2 years of experience in substance abuse counseling, preferably with adolescents or young adults

Strong knowledge of counseling techniques, recovery models, and community resources

Work Schedule

Full Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join ACI Health Inc as a Drug & Alcohol Counselor – Full-Time.

Key Skills

Substance abuse counselingCrisis interventionIndividual counselingGroup counselingTreatment planningCase managementDocumentationSubstance abuse preventionRecovery modelsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsAssessmentIntake interviewsEducational workshops

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Drug & Alcohol Abuse Counselor position at ACI Health includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Substance Abuse Counseling — Physician Career Context

This Substance Abuse Counseling position at ACI Health 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 Cherokee, North Carolina.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Substance abuse counseling, Crisis intervention, Individual counseling, Group counseling, Treatment planning, Case management, Documentation, Substance abuse prevention. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Substance Abuse Counseling role.

Core responsibilities: The counselor provides individual and group counseling, develops treatment plans, and facilitates educational workshops to support student recovery. They also collaborate with staff and community partners to ensure holistic support and maintain accurate case records.

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