Primary Counselor – Substance Use Treatment

Job overview

The Primary Counselor role is onsite in Lumberton, NC; compensation is described as based on credentials and experience, with no numeric amount specified. The counselor supports patients and clinical teams at Lumberton Treatment Center. The counselor provides education and counseling related to chemical dependency, manages an assigned caseload, and contributes to safe, professional patient care. Through treatment planning, crisis intervention, case management, referrals, and follow-up, the role supports patients’ treatment goals and continuity of care.

What you'll do

• Provide quality care to assigned patients
• conduct individual and group counseling to meet treatment plan goals
• document admissions, assessments, charting, clinical reviews, treatment plans, transition and discharge planning, family sessions as needed, and summaries
• refer patients as appropriate and communicate with referral sources
• motivate patients for change
• perform crisis interventions, screening, intake, orientation, assessment, treatment planning, and counseling
• provide case management and patient education
• maintain confidential records
• collaborate with peers and other professionals.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

primary counselor

lumberton nc

lumberton treatment center

substance use treatment

chemical dependency

individual counseling

group counseling

case management

crisis intervention

treatment planning

cadc

north carolina registration

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• continuing education support and paid supervision
• licensing and credentialing support
• 16 PTO days plus 10 federal holidays.

Why this role

Requires registration with the North Carolina Substance Abuse Practice Board and supervision if not licensed. Listed credentials include CADC, CADC-I, and CADC-R. A bachelor’s degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or a related field, or an associate degree in counseling or a related field, is specified; field experience may offset formal education requirements.

About the employer

Lumberton Treatment Center is hiring for this role. Industry: Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers. Sector: 62.