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Pays $57k-$60k — Substance Use / Addiction Counselor market median is ~$59k (11 jobs)

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Pyramid Healthcare
Gastonia, North Carolina

Licensed Counselor – Substance Use & Behavioral Health

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About the Role

Full-time Licensed Counselor for detox/recovery. $57,000-$60,000/year. Gastonia, NC.

Join Pyramid Healthcare as a Licensed Counselor – Substance Use & Behavioral Health in Gastonia, North Carolina. Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $57K - $60K
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Recognition Programs

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join Pyramid Healthcare as a Licensed Counselor – Substance Use & Behavioral Health.

Key Responsibilities

The Licensed Counselor will provide clinical services including assessments, individual and group counseling, and the development of individualized treatment goals. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate clinical documentation, coordinating aftercare services, and participating in crisis intervention and treatment team meetings.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field. An active North Carolina clinical or associate-level license is required, along with experience in substance use or behavioral health treatment.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Substance use counselingMental health assessmentIndividual counselingFamily therapyGroup therapyCrisis interventionTreatment planningClinical documentationTrauma-informed careDischarge planningUtilization reviewInsurance authorizationMultidisciplinary collaborationElectronic health recordsAddiction recovery

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Substance Use / Addiction Counselor roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 11 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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About Pyramid Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Duncansville, Pennsylvania
1,001-5,000 employees
Website

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) with Company Match
Tuition Reimbursement

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