Substance Abuse Counselor

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.

Pyramid Healthcare in collaboration with October Road CASP is actively seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor to join our esteemed team in Asheville, NC!

Compensation: $48,000 - $57,000 based on licensure and experience

Requirements: LCAS(A) or Full CADC

Schedule: Full Time with Benefits
Summary

The Substance Abuse Counselor will be responsible for facilitating all clinical services for the program, adhering to facility standards and the clinical philosophy of the program.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluate the behavioral, emotional, cognitive, spiritual, and social needs of clients and their family members, regularly consulting with the treatment team to develop and monitor progress toward treatment goals in accordance with clinical policy and accreditation guidelines.
• Facilitate all clinical services for clients, including individual and family sessions, therapeutic groups, and communication with referral sources/outpatient providers as applicable.
• Maintain clinical records for clients, ensuring appropriate documentation of clinical services and client program engagement in ECR in alignment with program policy.
• Provide timely documentation and support for utilization review and actively participate in the UR process as outlined in program policy.
• Contribute to the development of aftercare plans and participate in the outcome data process as applicable.
• Engage in program-specific curriculum development, literature review, and training consistent with the clinical philosophy.
• Participate in the on-call rotation as directed by the supervisor and in accordance with program policy.
• Conduct Level of Care Assessments as required.
• Maintain a safe, orderly, and therapeutic physical environment for clients, including crisis intervention.
• Complete all required training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications
Licensure, Education, & Experience

• Master's Degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, or counseling.
• Master's level licensure: Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, Professional Counseling.
• Chemical Dependency programs may also accept: High School Diploma/GED, Associate's Degree, or Bachelor's Degree with a fully licensed CADC.
• Preferred experience in the mental health/trauma, eating disorder, and substance use domains.

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!

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