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No salary listed — similar Substance Use / Addiction Counselor roles pay ~$59k (median of 14 jobs)

6.6/10 work-life score · Top 25% in Addiction Medicine (Counseling) — ranked against 1,243 active roles in this specialty

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SUN Behavioral Health
Charlotte, North Carolina

HCBS Substance Abuse Counselor

Counselor Top 25% in Addiction Medicine (Counseling)Full-Time
Posted 5mo ago

About the Role

Substance abuse counselor for ACT team. Work with co-occurring disorders. Day shift. Bachelor's degree required. North Carolina licensure.

Join SUN Behavioral Health as a Substance Abuse Counselor – ACT Team in United States. Job DetailsJob Location: STRATEGIC INTERVENTIONS - CHARLOTTE - CHARLOTTE, NC 28262Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: DaysEmpower Recovery. Transform Lives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Supportive Culture: Work in a positive, inclusive environment that values your expertise.
  • Growth Opportunities: Access training, mentorship, and continuous learning programs.

Requirements

  • A, or CDAC) Experience: 1+ year treating individuals with co

Benefits & Compensation

  • Medical, dental, vision, life insurance Short & long-term disability coverage Employee Assistance Program Ready to make a difference.
  • Apply today and join a team that’s transforming lives across North Carolina.
  • Equal Employment Opportunity We are committed to the principle of Equal Employment Opportunity for all employees and applicants.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join SUN Behavioral Health as a Substance Abuse Counselor – ACT Team.

Licensure & Certifications

A bachelor's degree and licensure in North Carolina as an addiction/substance use specialist with QP status are required. Candidates should have over a year of experience treating individuals with co-occurring disorders.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Substance Abuse CounselingCo-Occurring DisordersAssessmentTreatment PlanningIntegrated CareRehabilitationCrisis SupportCollaborationACTT PrinciplesIntervention Techniques

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.6/10 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 14 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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