Part-Time Substance Abuse Counselor (LCSW) - IOP / Intensive Outpatient | Hickory, NC

Substance Abuse Counselor (CADC) – IOP / Intensive Outpatient | Hickory, NC

Looking for a flexible part-time counseling opportunity where you can make a meaningful impact? Join New Season Treatment Centers and help individuals on their recovery journey while maintaining the work-life balance you need.

For more than 30 years, New Season has been a national leader in Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) and outpatient addiction services, helping individuals living with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) achieve lasting recovery through evidence-based care.

Why Join New Season?
\n • Flexible part-time schedule
\n • Opportunity to supplement private practice or another counseling position
\n • Tuition reimbursement opportunities
\n • Up to $2,000 employee referral bonus
\n • Early morning schedule for outstanding work-life balance
\n • 401(k) with company match
\n • Professional development and career advancement opportunities

What You'll Do:
\n • Conduct patient intakes, admissions, transfers, and discharge planning
\n • Complete psychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
\n • Provide individual, group, and family counseling using evidence-based treatment approaches
\n • Facilitate SAIOP and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) group therapy sessions
\n • Provide individual and group counseling based on the assigned part-time schedule while meeting program and documentation requirements.
\n • Identify behavioral health and case management needs while coordinating care
\n • Educate patients on addiction, recovery, relapse prevention, and healthy coping strategies
\n • Obtain urine drug screens and patient identification documentation
\n • Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in accordance with HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, CARF, and state regulations
\n • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, clinical leadership, and treatment teams to provide exceptional patient care
\n • Participate in community outreach and program development initiatives

Qualifications:
\n • Active North Carolina CADC required
\n • CADC-R, CADC-I, LCAS-A, or LCAS also encouraged to apply if they meet program requirements
\n • Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or a related behavioral health field preferred
\n • Minimum of one year of substance use disorder counseling experience
\n • Knowledge of evidence-based counseling techniques, HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and addiction treatment best practices
\n • Excellent communication, organization, and documentation skills
\n • Passion for providing compassionate, patient-centered behavioral healthcare

About New Season

New Season Treatment Centers operates one of the nation's largest outpatient addiction treatment networks, providing compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals recovering from opioid addiction. Our multidisciplinary teams are committed to helping patients achieve lasting recovery while supporting employees with excellent benefits, career growth, and a collaborative work environment.

Whether you're looking to supplement your current counseling practice, transition into addiction treatment, or simply want a rewarding part-time opportunity, we'd love to have you join our Hickory team. Apply today!