Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor

Position Summary:

Wesley Behavioral Health Services LLC is seeking a Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor (CADC) to provide community-based and outpatient substance use services to adults experiencing substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.

This position will initially begin as a part-time role supporting our Community Support Team (CST), providing substance use–focused skill building, recovery support, and care coordination. As referrals increase, the position will transition to a full-time role providing services within our SAIOP/SACOT programs. This role emphasizes recovery-oriented care, relapse prevention, and supporting individuals in maintaining stability across levels of care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide substance use–focused skill-building, recovery support, and case management services to adults receiving CST services.


• Deliver SAIOP/SACOT services upon transition to full-time, including individual and group substance use counseling as applicable.


• Support individuals in developing relapse prevention skills, recovery goals, and healthy coping strategies.


• Assist clients in accessing community resources, treatment services, and recovery supports.


• Coordinate care with internal clinical staff and external providers, including detox facilities, residential programs, inpatient services, and community partners.


• Collaborate with the treatment team to support individualized service and treatment plans aligned with client goals.


• Monitor client progress and support continuity of care across services and levels of treatment.


• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in accordance with agency policies and state requirements.

Qualifications:

• Active Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor (CADC) credential (or ability to obtain within required timeframe).


• Strong knowledge of substance use disorders, recovery principles, and co-occurring conditions.


• Ability to build rapport with adults experiencing complex behavioral health and substance use needs.


• Commitment to ethical practice, confidentiality, and person-centered care.


• Experience providing community-based or outpatient substance use services is preferred.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• CADC certification required.


• Experience working with adults with substance use disorders and/or co-occurring mental health conditions.


• Prior experience providing community-based services, outpatient treatment, or structured substance use programming is preferred.


• Experience facilitating groups or providing structured recovery-focused interventions is a plus.