Counselor - Chemical Dependency

Job Title : Counselor - Chemical Dependency-LCAS

Location : Brasstown, NC 28902

Work Arrangement : Onsite

Employment Type : Contract

Duration : 13 weeks

Domain : Healthcare

Pay Rate : $55–$59/hr W2

Application Deadline : 06/22/2026

SKILLS REQUIRED

Primary (Must-Have):

• Experience working with an opiate-addicted population
• Skilled in conducting assessments, utilization of ASI criteria for appropriate patient placement, treatment plan development and implementation, service coordination, and crisis intervention
• State License Requirements: North Carolina
• Must have LCAS

Secondary (Good to Have):

• Knowledge of local community drug trends, the effects on the body and cognitive functioning of drugs of abuse, signs and symptoms of narcotic overdose, psychosocial implications of addictive disease, the process of addiction and treatment, social service, economic, legal, and medical systems, HIV transmission, health, behavioral, and emotional implications of addiction.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Provide treatment and casework services to patients as directed by the supervisor in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and with BayMark’s policies and procedures. Provide timely documentation of patient services based on plan of care. Identify other physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs for assigned patients. Manage related expenditures in a fiscally responsible manner in accordance with the company’s budget. Travel as necessary.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and maintain accurate and timely patient files.

• Coordinate care of assigned patients and present patient status and concerns with treatment team accordingly.

• Provide clinical services and patient care and education and opiate addiction counseling services to patients receiving methadone maintenance and detoxification treatment.

• Conduct individual counseling sessions

• File body specimen test results (UA’s) in patient file and uses test results to monitor success of treatment and as a tool for assessing eligibility of patient for take-home medications.

BENEFITS

Medical | Dental | Vision | 401(k)

EEOC Compliance:

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

DISCLAIMER

AI Usage Policy: Pacer Group uses AI to assist in screening applications. Final hiring decisions are made by human recruiters based on qualifications and experience.