Substance Abuse Counselor

Company: Pyramid Healthcare
Location: Asheville
Posted on: April 8, 2025

Job Description:

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.

Read on to fully understand what this job requires in terms of skills and experience If you are a good match, make an application.

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 with October Road is seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor to join their amazing team in Asheville, NC!

Pay: $48k - $55k based on licensure and experience

Requirements: LCAS(A) or Full CADC

Schedule: Full Time w/ Benefits

Summary
Responsible for facilitating all clinical services for program as outlined by facility standards and in accordance with clinical philosophy of program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
--- Evaluates behavioral, emotional, cognitive, spiritual, and social needs of clients and family members and consults with treatment team regularly for the development of and progress towards treatment goals in accordance with clinical policy and accreditation guidelines.
--- Facilitates all clinical services for clients including individual and family sessions, therapeutic groups, and referral source/ outpatient provider contact as applicable.
--- Responsible for maintaining clinical record for clients with appropriate documentation of clinical services and client program engagement in ECR in accordance with program policy.
--- Provides documentation and support for utilization review in a timely way and participates in UR process as outlined in program policy.
--- Participates in aftercare plan development and outcome data process as applicable.
--- Contributes to program specific curriculum development, literature review, and training in accordance with clinical philosophy.
--- Participates in on call rotation as directed by supervisor and in accordance with program policy.
--- Conduct Level of Care Assessments as required.
--- Maintains safe, orderly, and therapeutic physical environment for clients including crisis intervention.
--- Complete all required trainings.
--- 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, counseling
--- Master's level licensure: Marriage and family therapy, social work, professional counseling
--- Chemical Dependency programs may also accept: High school Diploma/GED, Associates Degree, Bachelor's Degree with a fully licensed CADC
--- Preferred experience in within 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!

Want to know more?

To learn more about Pyramid Healthcare, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth, visit us at: https://bit.ly/Pyramid-Careers.

Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. is proud of its diverse workforce, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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