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Certified Addictions Counselor – $35–$40 /hr | Camp Lejeune, NC
Location: Camp Lejeune, NC
Pay: $35.24–$40.00 per hour
Job Type: Full-Time | Contract
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM Rotating Weekend Coverage
Setting: Military Healthcare | Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program (SARP)
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC) for a full-time opportunity supporting a military Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program (SARP) in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced addiction counselor who is passionate about helping individuals overcome substance use disorders and make meaningful progress toward long-term recovery.
You'll work in a structured, team-oriented healthcare environment, providing assessments, counseling, treatment support, and patient education to military personnel receiving substance abuse rehabilitation services.
Why You'll Love This Opportunity
- Competitive Pay: $35.24–$40.00 per hour
- Consistent Full-Time Hours: Primarily Monday–Friday, daytime schedule
- No On-Call Requirements
- Meaningful Work: Support military service members on their journey to recovery
- Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary healthcare team
- Rewarding Patient Care: Make a direct impact through addiction counseling and rehabilitation services
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct substance abuse assessments and provide addiction counseling and treatment services.
- Educate patients on substance use disorders, recovery strategies, and relapse prevention.
- Support individualized treatment planning and ongoing patient progress.
- Identify and document the physical, emotional, and behavioral effects of substance use, including withdrawal-related concerns.
- Assist with referrals and coordination of appropriate levels of addiction treatment.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive, patient-centered care.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and support rehabilitation program initiatives.
Qualifications
- Education: Completion of a certificate-level behavioral science program with specialized training in substance abuse treatment OR qualifying military drug and alcohol counselor training.
- Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Certified Drug and Substance Counselor within the past 2 years.
- Certification: Current qualifying national addiction counseling certification (NAADAC, NBCC, or IC&RC) OR qualifying North Carolina substance abuse counselor certification.
- Licensure: Current, unrestricted qualifying addictions counselor license in any U.S. state or eligible U.S. territory.
- BLS: Current Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Must be able to successfully complete government background and security screening requirements.
Work Schedule
- Monday–Friday: 7:30 AM–4:00 PM (includes a 30-minute lunch)
- Weekends: Rotating half-day group counseling coverage on Saturdays and Sundays
- On-Call: None
Apply Today!
If you're a Certified Addictions Counselor, Substance Abuse Counselor, or Alcohol and Drug Counselor looking for a rewarding opportunity to support military healthcare, we'd love to hear from you!
Apply today to learn more about this opportunity in Camp Lejeune, NC!
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Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Have you completed a certificate-level behavioral science program with specialized training in substance abuse treatment OR have you had qualifying military drug and alcohol counselor training?
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Required)
- NAADAC, NBCC, or IC&RC (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $35 - $40