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Pyramid Healthcare
Concord, North Carolina

Substance Abuse Counselor (CADC)

Addiction CounselorIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$44k-$46k

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Job Description

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.

Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services – psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. – that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being.

  • Substance Abuse Counselor – CADC
  • Pyramid Healthcare – Concord, NC
  • $44,000–$46,000 annually
  • Full-Time | Comprehensive Benefits Package

Grow With Us. Make a Difference in Recovery.

Pyramid Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) to join our team in Concord, NC.

We’re expanding at our current Concord location, adding more beds and growing our residential and detox treatment services! As our program continues to grow, we are building a strong clinical team to support this expansion and serve more individuals seeking treatment for substance use disorders.

This is an opportunity to contribute to individualized treatment, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and help clients build a foundation for lasting recovery.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate clients’ behavioral, emotional, cognitive, spiritual, and social needs and collaborate with the treatment team to establish and monitor individualized treatment goals.

Facilitate individual and family counseling sessions, therapeutic groups, and communication with referral sources and outpatient providers as applicable.

Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in the Electronic Client Record (ECR) system in accordance with program policies.

Provide timely documentation and support for utilization review (UR) and participate in the utilization review process as required.

  • Participate in aftercare planning and outcome data collection as applicable.
  • Contribute to program-specific curriculum development, clinical literature review, and staff training.
  • Conduct Level of Care Assessments as required.
  • Participate in the on-call rotation as directed by the supervisor and in accordance with program policy.
  • Maintain client confidentiality and comply with applicable privacy requirements, company policies, and accreditation standards.
  • Complete all required company and regulatory training.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

  • Current Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) credential.
  • High school diploma/GED, associate’s degree, or bachelor’s degree, in addition to the required CADC credential.
  • Experience in substance use disorder treatment or a related behavioral health setting is preferred.
  • Strong communication, documentation, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary treatment team and respond appropriately to crisis situations.

Why Join Pyramid Healthcare?

Join a growing program. Be part of the expansion of our Concord location as we add beds and grow our residential and detox services.

Make a meaningful impact. Help individuals navigate treatment and build sustainable recovery.

Collaborate with a dedicated team. Work alongside professionals committed to quality, individualized care.

Grow professionally. Develop your experience in substance use treatment and behavioral health.

Comprehensive benefits. Access benefits available to eligible full-time employees.

Ready to Make a Difference?

  • Join Pyramid Healthcare as we expand our Concord services and strengthen our clinical team.
  • Apply today to become part of our growing team in Concord, NC!

Pyramid CORE Values

We are committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those around us. Our employees are expected to align with these values, behaviors, and standards.

We are held accountable for upholding these CORE Values: INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent, and ethical when dealing with clients, staff, and the community. DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily.

COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence. PASSION is genuine, compelling, and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare’s mission.

Total Rewards for Full-Time Positions

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Recognition Programs
  • Referral Bonus opportunities
  • And More!

Want to Know More?

To learn more about Pyramid Healthcare, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth, visit us at: bit. ly.

Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. is proud of its diverse workforce, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) credential. A high school diploma, GED, associate’s degree, or bachelor’s degree is required in addition to the certification.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Substance Abuse CounselingTreatment PlanningCrisis InterventionIndividual CounselingGroup TherapyLevel of Care AssessmentInterpersonal Skills

Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$45k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $48k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Substance Use / Addiction Counselor market look like in North Carolina?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$44k–$46kSubstance Use / Addiction Counselor median $60k (middle half $59k–$71k)12 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$48k in purchasing powerNorth Carolina index 94.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings in North Carolina499 active13,593 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNorth Carolina Counselor listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 13% offer loan repayment499 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Substance Use / Addiction Counselor Jobs

9 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Licensed Therapist – Addiction and Mental Health

Steadfast Health · Winston-Salem, North Carolina

$70k-$80k
#2

Certified Addictions Counselor (CADC / LCAS) – Camp Lejeune, NC

MDPerm · Camp Lejeune, North Carolina

$70k-$71k
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Substance Abuse Counselor, QMHP and LCASA / LCAS - Be a Lifeline for Individuals in Need. $1K Sign-on Bonus

From $60k
#4

Addiction Counselor (CADC/ LCAS)

$52k-$58k
+ 7 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,008 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Pyramid Healthcare

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

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) with Company Match
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Recognition Programs
Referral Bonus opportunities

Living in Concord

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$335k≈ 7.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,784/mo≈ 49% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
27 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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.