Substance Abuse Counselor
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Job Description
About the Role
Join HCBS OF NORTH CAROLINA LLC as a Substance Abuse Counselor in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- served and coordinate with providers Maintain accurate, timely documentation in accordance with agency and Medicaid standards Apply Motivational Interviewing and Pride’s evidence
- year degree in a human services field and two (2) years of experience with the mental health population Licensed Substance Abuse Professional (CCS, LCAS, LCAS
- A, or CADC) Alternative Qualification: Non
- human services degree with four (4) years of mental health experience At least one (1) year of experience must be with adults Applicants with higher
Benefits & Compensation
- Signing bonus: $5,000.
Work Schedule
- Days schedule.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers a signing bonus. Work with HCBS OF NORTH CAROLINA LLC in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Abuse Counselor at HCBS OF NORTH CAROLINA a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 15% of all Addiction Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Addiction Medicine — Physician Career Context
This Addiction Medicine position at HCBS OF NORTH CAROLINA is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Clinical support, Crisis intervention, Substance abuse counseling, Person-centered planning, Behavioral health, Motivational interviewing, Case management, Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: The Licensed Substance Abuse Professional collaborates with the team to develop person-centered plans and provide direct clinical support and crisis intervention. They also participate in case consultations and maintain accurate documentation in accordance with agency and Medicaid standards.
Benefits package: Sign-on bonus, 401(k), Dental insurance, Employee assistance program, Flexible schedule, Health insurance, Health savings account, Life insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Flexible scheduling (Schedule control protective)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
yesterday
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