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Banyan Treatment Centers
Mooresville, North Carolina

Therapist - CADC or LCAS

Addiction CounselorFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

BANYAN TREATMENT CENTERS IS PROUD TO EXPAND OUR LIFE-CHANGING SERVICES TO NORTH CAROLINA. WE’RE SEEKING A DEDICATED THERAPIST TO JOIN OUR CLINICAL TEAM AND HELP

Drive Exceptional Care.

In this role, you will guide patients through therapeutic processes, ensuring the highest standards of patient care, regulatory compliance, and fostering the growth of a dynamic team. Your expertise will be instrumental in supporting life-changing outcomes for individuals overcoming addiction and mental health adversities.

Position Details

  • Reports to: Clinical Director
  • Schedule: Full Time Schedule
  • Location: Mooresville, NC (On-site)

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive assessments including ASAM forms, biopsychosocial assessments, and applicable evaluations.
  • Identify treatment needs, integrating findings into a collaborative, measurable treatment plan with patients.
  • Document and update treatment plans and clinical records in adherence to program, regulatory, and confidentiality standards, maintaining accuracy and security.
  • Maintain regular contact with referral sources and family members to provide progress updates and facilitate support, offering consistent communication throughout the treatment process.
  • Lead and facilitate individual and group sessions, including daily process groups and multidisciplinary treatment reviews, promoting open self-disclosure and collaboration on patient needs and goals.
  • Coordinate resources and develop post-discharge plans to support patients with legal, financial, and vocational needs, ensuring comprehensive recovery planning.
  • Apply clinical judgment and intervention skills in crisis situations, including risk assessments, de-escalation, and suicide risk evaluations
  • Adapt therapeutic approaches to meet diverse patient needs.
  • Build rapport and foster trust with patients through strong interpersonal skills, working effectively with diverse populations.

Required Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in social work or a related human services major.
  • Experience in the behavioral or mental health treatment field.
  • Adherence to the Healthcare Code of Ethics
  • Familiarity with Joint Commission Standards.
  • Knowledge of State and Federal confidentiality regulations.

Why Join Banyan Treatment Centers?

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within an organization that stands as a nationally recognized leader in addiction and mental health care. As a Therapist, you will:

  • Join a Mission-Driven, Nationally Recognized Organization: Accredited by The Joint Commission, Banyan provides in-person and telehealth care to individuals across the U.S. Our 2023 partnership with TPG’s Rise Fund supports our mission to expand access to high-quality, compassionate care delivered by our 1,600+ team members.
  • Collaborate in a Supportive Environment: Work alongside a multidisciplinary team to provide patient-centered care.
  • Advance Professionally: Access continuous learning, mentorship, and career growth opportunities in a supportive setting.
  • Enjoy comprehensive benefits including medical, vision, and dental insurance; whole and term life insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage; a 401(k) with employer match; paid time off and holidays; wellness incentives; and employee assistance and referral programs.

If you're passionate about making a lasting difference and ready to bring your expertise to a mission-driven team, apply today and help us transform lives at Banyan Treatment Centers!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. We do encourage veterans, active-duty Military and first responders to apply, in support of our First Responders Program offering.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in social work or a related human services field and possess experience in the behavioral or mental health sector. Familiarity with Joint Commission standards and state/federal confidentiality regulations is required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Addiction counselingMental health supportTreatment planningCrisis interventionRisk assessmentGroup facilitationIndividual counselingClinical documentationCase management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Therapist - CADC or LCAS at Banyan Treatment Centers a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Substance Use / Addiction Counselor — ranked against 1,008 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings on WeekdayDoc.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 24% are remote, 30% have no call, 70% 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).

Substance Use / Addiction Counselor by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 10% in substance use / addiction counselorranked against 1,008 Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedSubstance Use / Addiction Counselor median $59k (middle half $59k–$71k)16 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingNorth Carolina index 94.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in North Carolina267 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All substance use / addiction counselor listings in North Carolina468 active12,745 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 24% remote · 30% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNorth Carolina counselor listings (all specialties): 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 15% offer loan repayment468 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,512 in the last 30 days1,354 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,008 Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. North Carolina figures use all substance use / addiction counselors: too few North Carolina Mental Health Therapy postings state pay.

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About Banyan Treatment Centers

Mental Health Care
Pompano Beach, Florida
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, vision, and dental insurance
Whole and term life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
401(k) with employer match
Paid time off and holidays
Wellness incentives
Employee assistance and referral programs

Living in Mooresville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$392k
Typical market rent
$1,675/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.3
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.