Licensed or Certified Addictions Counselor - Outpatient Services

Job Description

Job Description

Pavillon is seeking a full-time Addiction Counselor to join our Outpatient Services team. This hybrid position provides virtual individual and group counseling to adults receiving treatment for substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. The successful candidate will join a collaborative team dedicated to delivering high-quality, person-centered care while supporting clients throughout their recovery journey.

This position follows a hybrid work model. During onboarding and training, the successful candidate should expect to work primarily from our Mill Spring, NC campus to support orientation, clinical training, and team integration. As training is completed and proficiency in the role is established, the position will transition to a hybrid schedule that includes required on-site work at both our Mill Spring, NC campus and our Greenville, SC office, with the opportunity to work remotely from home on designated days.

What We're Looking For:

The ideal candidate is a compassionate, organized clinician who is passionate about helping individuals achieve lasting recovery. They enjoy facilitating engaging therapeutic groups, value collaboration, demonstrate sound clinical judgment, and are committed to providing ethical, evidence-based care. Successful candidates are self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of managing a diverse outpatient caseload while maintaining excellent clinical documentation and professional standards. If in personal recovery, a minimum of one (1) year of continuous sobriety/abstinence is required.

Compensation : Salary is competitive and commensurate with education, licensure, certifications, and experience.

Education Requirement :

• Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Human Services, or a related behavioral health field (Master's degree preferred).
• Current behavioral health licensure/certification or eligibility for licensure in North Carolina or South Carolina (e.g., LCAS, LCAS-A, LCMHC, LCMHCA, LPC, LPC-A, LCSW, LCSW-A, LMFT, or equivalent).

Experience :

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience working in addiction treatment or the substance use disorder field.
• Experience conducting assessments and providing treatment for substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health disorders.
• Experience facilitating both individual and group counseling.
• Strong written documentation, organizational, and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with electronic health records (EHRs), Microsoft Office, and telehealth platforms.
• Ability to collaborate effectively as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team.

Preferred Experience :

• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related behavioral health discipline.
• Experience facilitating Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) groups.
• Knowledge of ASAM Criteria and the Twelve Core Functions of Substance Use Disorder Counseling.
• Experience utilizing evidence-based and trauma-informed treatment approaches.
• Experience working with individuals experiencing addiction, trauma, depression, and anxiety.

Why Join Pavillon?

• Career Growth : Continuous learning and career development
• Work-Life Balance : Environment that provides support and skill development
• Integrity : We value and respect our employees and patients
• Sense of Purpose : Your contributions improve the quality of people’s lives
• Empowering Positive Culture : Environment that focuses on bringing out the best in people
• Trust in Leadership : Managers foster an environment of trust, mentorship and fairness
• Encouragement and Recognition : Be recognized, appreciated and rewarded
• Involvement and Belonging : We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

97% of Pavillon employees would recommend Pavillon to others

All full-time employees are eligible for a benefits package that includes:

• medical/dental/vision insurance coverage
• company funded $50,000 life insurance, long-term disability and AD&D insurance
• short-term disability and voluntary life insurance
• ten paid holidays, one floating holiday
• excellent 401K retirement plan that matches dollar for dollar up to 4% of employee contribution
• beautiful 160-acre campus with walking trail
• generous paid time-off policy with accrual from first day
  • 12 days in year one
  • increases to 27 days beginning in year

Must have satisfactory criminal background check and clean urine drug screen. Equal Opportunity Employer