Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC)

Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) – On-Site / In-Office

Peer Path
Position Type: 1099 Independent Contractor
Work Setting: In-Office / On-Site – This is NOT a remote position
Service Type: Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Services

Position Summary

Peer Path is seeking a qualified Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) to provide on-site, in-office substance use disorder services to adults experiencing alcohol and/or drug-related concerns.

The CADC will provide person-centered, recovery-oriented substance use services within the scope of the individual's credential and assigned responsibilities. All scheduled counseling and group services associated with this position will be provided in person at the designated Peer Path office location.

The ideal candidate is knowledgeable about substance use disorders, stages of change, relapse prevention, harm reduction, recovery supports, co-occurring behavioral health needs, and community resources. Strong clinical documentation skills, reliability, professional boundaries, and consistent on-site attendance are essential.

Essential Responsibilities

The CADC will:

• Provide in-person, office-based substance use disorder counseling and interventions within the scope of the CADC credential.
• Facilitate individual and/or group substance use services as assigned and permitted by applicable credentialing and service requirements.
• Maintain reliable attendance for scheduled on-site services.
• Assist clients in identifying substance use patterns, triggers, consequences, strengths, recovery goals, and barriers to change.
• Utilize evidence-informed substance use treatment and recovery interventions.
• Utilize Motivational Interviewing and other appropriate engagement strategies.
• Provide education regarding substance use disorders, relapse prevention, recovery, coping strategies, and community supports.
• Assist clients in developing individualized relapse-prevention and recovery-maintenance strategies.
• Support clients in strengthening coping, problem-solving, decision-making, and self-advocacy skills.
• Identify and respond appropriately to substance use, behavioral health, relapse, and safety concerns.
• Coordinate appropriately with other members of the client's treatment team.
• Connect clients with appropriate recovery supports, medical care, behavioral health services, and higher levels of care when indicated.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Participate in treatment-team meetings, supervision, case consultation, and required agency training.
• Complete all required clinical documentation accurately and within established timeframes.
• Document medical necessity, interventions provided, client participation, progress, barriers, and continued service needs.
• Comply with Peer Path policies, payer requirements, Medicaid requirements when applicable, HIPAA, and professional standards.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must:

• Hold a current Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) credential recognized in North Carolina.
• Maintain the credential in good standing throughout the contractual relationship.
• Work within the scope of practice established by the individual's credential.
• Be available and willing to provide services on-site at the designated Peer Path office.
• Demonstrate knowledge of substance use disorders, recovery principles, relapse prevention, and person-centered care.
• Understand professional ethics, confidentiality, HIPAA, and appropriate clinical boundaries.
• Demonstrate the ability to complete timely, individualized, clinically appropriate documentation.
• Possess effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Be comfortable facilitating individual and group services.
• Be able to work independently while participating in required supervision and clinical oversight.
• Complete required credential verification, background screening, orientation, and onboarding requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference may be given to candidates with experience in:

• SAIOP and/or SACOT services.
• Medicaid-funded substance use or behavioral health services.
• Facilitating substance use treatment groups.
• Outpatient substance use treatment.
• Co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
• Motivational Interviewing.
• Relapse-prevention interventions.
• Harm-reduction approaches.
• ASAM-informed treatment.
• Criminal justice/reentry populations.
• Electronic health record documentation.
• Interdisciplinary behavioral health treatment teams.

Knowledge and Skills

The successful candidate should demonstrate knowledge of substance use disorders and recovery, stages of change, Motivational Interviewing, relapse prevention, recovery planning, harm reduction, trauma-informed care, co-occurring disorders, professional ethics and boundaries, crisis procedures, community recovery resources, person-centered treatment, and clinical documentation requirements.

Work Setting

This is an in-person position. Services are provided on-site at the designated Peer Path office. This position is not remote or telehealth-based.

The CADC must be able to report to the office as scheduled and provide structured individual and/or group substance use services in accordance with assigned programming.

Contractor Expectations

This position is structured as a 1099 independent-contractor opportunity. Contractors are responsible for maintaining required professional credentials and meeting applicable contractual obligations.

Available assignments and hours may depend on program enrollment, client attendance, payer authorization, service needs, and contractor availability. A specific number of weekly hours is not guaranteed.

Contractors are expected to maintain consistent attendance, manage assigned responsibilities, complete documentation within required timeframes, and comply with Peer Path's clinical and quality-assurance requirements.

Equal Opportunity

Peer Path provides equal opportunity without unlawful discrimination based on protected characteristics. Contracting decisions are based on qualifications, credentialing requirements, organizational needs, and the individual's ability to perform the responsibilities of the position.

Pay: $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 0.0 per week

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30