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PHP Counselor

Wilmington Treatment Center
Wilmington, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 1/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/19/2027
Overview:
Now Hiring: PHP Counselor
Location: Wilmington Treatment Center - Wilmington, NC
Employment Type: Full-Time

About Us

At Wilmington Treatment Center, we’ve been helping individuals reclaim their lives from addiction for over 30 years. Our Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) provides intensive, structured care for patients transitioning from inpatient treatment or seeking a higher level of support than outpatient care. We’re looking for passionate counselors to join our team and make a lasting impact.

As a PHP Counselor you’ll be at the heart of our mission, guiding patients through recovery with compassion and expertise. Your responsibilities will include:
  • Conducting intake assessments and developing individualized treatment plans.
  • Leading group therapy sessions and providing individual counseling.
  • Teaching relapse prevention strategies and healthy coping skills.
  • Collaborating with physicians, nurses, and other professionals to ensure continuity of care.
  • Documenting patient progress and maintaining compliance with state and federal standards.
  • Supporting patients and families through the recovery journey.

Why Join Us?

At Wilmington Treatment Center, you’ll be part of a supportive, mission-driven team dedicated to helping individuals achieve lasting recovery. This is more than a job it’s a chance to change lives every day.

If you’re ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your application and join us in building brighter futures.

Responsibilities:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Conduct group and/or family sessions, under supervision, as scheduled and documents as required.
  • Co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions and assist with modifying problem behaviors.
  • May be responsible for initial assessments, as well as follow up assessments for patients.
  • May prepare individual treatment plan for each assigned patient.
  • Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner.
  • May act as a liaison between referral sources and patients.
  • Provide crisis intervention to patients, as needed.
  • May plan for aftercare for assigned patients.
  • May act as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested.
  • May provide case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care.
  • Evaluate the need of the patient and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities is needed.
  • Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:
  • Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
Qualifications:
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
  • High School diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in social or health services field preferred.
  • Experience in counseling field instruction/internship or similar practicum through education or certification process required.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
  • Licensure or certification for counseling, as required by the state in which the facility operates; OR state license or certification eligible within the timeframe designated by the facility.
  • CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
  • First aid may be required based on state or facility.

ADDITIONAL REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:
  • Completion of ongoing education and training, as required by the state in which the facility operates and applicable accrediting body.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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