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

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

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