Substance Abuse Counselor – ACDP/DART

State of North Carolina

Substance Abuse Counselor involved in delivering substance use disorder treatment services within NC prisons. Conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and supporting clients in recovery.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeNorth Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $43,267 - $75,718 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct client intakes, assessments, and gather social histories to determine treatment needs.
Develop, implement, and coordinate individualized treatment plans.
Evaluate client progress and document all services in OPUS, including treatment notes and discharge summaries.
Facilitate group and individual treatment sessions to support recovery and behavioral change.
Assist clients in developing recovery plans, building community supports, and maintaining participation in treatment goals.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma
An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Credentialed as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), or as a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist – Associate (LCAS-A), or in an equivalent credential from a governing authority recognized by the NC Addictions Specialist Professional Practice Board.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Applicants must pass a background check to be eligible for this job.
The Alcoholism and Chemical Dependency Program (ACDP) is a specialized behavioral health service that provides substance use treatment in North Carolina prisons.
ACDP uses evidence-based clinical interventions and programming to help incarcerated individuals achieve and maintain recovery.

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Hard Skills & Tools

client intakesassessmentstreatment plansclient progress evaluationtreatment documentationgroup treatment facilitationindividual treatment facilitationrecovery plans developmentcommunity supports buildingtreatment goals maintenance

Certifications

Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC)Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist – Associate (LCAS-A)