Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor

Position Summary

Wesley Behavioral Health Services LLC is seeking a Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor (CADC) to provide community-based and outpatient substance use services to adults experiencing substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.

This position will initially begin as a part-time role supporting our Community Support Team (CST), providing substance use–focused skill building, recovery support, and care coordination. This role emphasizes recovery-oriented care, relapse prevention, and supporting individuals in maintaining stability across levels of care.

Key Responsibilities

Provide substance use–focused skill-building, recovery support, and case management services to adults receiving CST services.

Deliver SAIOP/SACOT services upon transition to full-time, including individual and group substance use counseling as applicable.

• Support individuals in developing relapse prevention skills, recovery goals, and healthy coping strategies.
• Assist clients in accessing community resources, treatment services, and recovery supports.

Coordinate care with internal clinical staff and external providers, including detox facilities, residential programs, inpatient services, and community partners.

Collaborate with the treatment team to support individualized service and treatment plans aligned with client goals.

Monitor client progress and support continuity of care across services and levels of treatment.

Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in accordance with agency policies and state requirements.

Qualifications

• Active Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor (CADC) credential (or ability to obtain within required timeframe).
• Strong knowledge of substance use disorders, recovery principles, and co-occurring conditions.
• Ability to build rapport with adults experiencing complex behavioral health and substance use needs.
• Commitment to ethical practice, confidentiality, and person-centered care.
• Experience providing community-based or outpatient substance use services is preferred.

Education & Experience Requirements

• CADC certification required.
• Experience working with adults with substance use disorders and/or co-occurring mental health conditions.
• Prior experience providing community-based services, outpatient treatment, or structured substance use programming is preferred.
• Experience facilitating groups or providing structured recovery-focused interventions is a plus.

Location: Winston Salem, North Carolina (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation

$20-25 per hour