Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor - CADC

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Position Snapshot

Location: Elizabeth City, NC 

Schedule: Full-time 8:00am-5:00pm 

Pay: $22.60/Hr

Work Setting: Onsite

Position Type: Full-time

Make an Impact With Us

Do you want work that makes a meaningful difference in your community? Easterseals PORT Health is seeking a CADC to join our Behavioral Health team in Elizabeth City, NC. This position will be onsite.   

As a CADC you will provide screening, assessment, treatment planning, IOP coverage, and therapeutic services to adults and children with substance use needs. This role involves facilitating group therapy, collaborating with clinical teams and referral sources, and supporting clients through aftercare planning and community referrals. Will also facilitate SAIOP group sessions. The SUD Specialist also ensures accurate documentation, supports crisis intervention, and promotes a safe, therapeutic environment. Services are provided under clinical supervision. you're passionate about making a positive impact and helping people thrive, we'd love to have you on our team. 

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate with clients, families, and other team members to ensure care plans are aligned with personal outcomes for each consumer.
• Develop and document initial assessments of the consumers personal care needs.
• Conduct a home visit monthly and as needed to assess and re-evaluate the consumer need, modifies the plan of care and conducts the direct service provider supervisory visit.
• Monitors and trains direct service providers providing personal care services or services to medically fragile consumers.

What You Bring

We’re looking for someone who brings the experience, skills, and commitment needed to succeed in this role. 

• Skills: Knowledge of therapeutic practices, group facilitation techniques, as well as problem solving and de-escalation in times of crisis.
• Certification: CADC required 
•  2 years of experience in Substance Use services 
• Proficiency with EHR systems or technically savvy. 
• Valid driver’s license, insurance and reliable transportation for work-related travel

Why Join Easterseals PORT Health?

Easterseals PORT Health is a trusted and compassionate organization providing disability, mental health, and substance use services across North Carolina and Virginia. Purpose, dedication, and empathy guide the way we support our neighbors and one another. 

For benefits-eligible positions, our total rewards package may include: 

• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage + FSA
• Life and disability insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program and legal services
• Professional development and training opportunities, including AHEC where applicable
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility where applicable

About Easterseals PORT Health

Easterseals PORT Health helps people with disabilities, mental health and/or substance use challenges, their families, and our employees embrace their potential, access opportunities, build resilience and thrive. Purpose, dedication, and empathy drive our in-person and telehealth service delivery. 

Our 2,800-member team provides more than 10.2 million hours of meaningful support to 40,200 children, adults, and families in 11,000 home, facility, and community locations across North Carolina and Virginia. 

Easterseals PORT Health is an Inclusive Culture, Different Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self, and Learning and Growing. 

Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply! Need assistance with the application process or an accommodation? Contact [email protected]. 

Learn More About the Program

https://eastersealsport.com/individual-and-community-services/