Consulting Group
Substance Abuse Facilitator (Multiple Locations)
Consulting Group, Gastonia, North Carolina, United States, 28054
Why this role matters
Help people move from early recovery to sustained change through structured group and individual counseling.
Turn treatment plans into action with evidence-based interventions, clear goals, and consistent follow-through.
Build a treatment culture where participants feel safe, respected, and motivated to practice new skills.
What you’ll do
Counseling & groups
Conduct individual and group counseling aligned to treatment plan goals (open-cycle groups welcome new members frequently).
Facilitate CBT-based, MI-informed, pro-social groups; maintain a positive, safe space for discussion.
Deliver pre-employment & recovery workshops and life-skills training.
Motivate participants for change; perform crisis interventions as needed.
Assessment, planning, & coordination
Complete screening, intake, orientation, assessment, and treatment planning; update PCPs and transition/discharge plans.
Recommend referrals and coordinate with community resources; follow up after discharge as appropriate.
Communicate efficiently with clients, internal teams, and referral sources.
Documentation & compliance
Produce clear, concise documentation: weekly clinical reviews, staffing notes, progress notes, transition/discharge summaries.
Submit timely, accurate records per agency standards, definitions, protocols, and policies.
Provide participants information on supplemental services and community referrals beyond program scope.
Program culture & quality
Implement evidence-based practices with fidelity; use data-driven strategies for ongoing practice improvement.
Evaluate individual/family systems and functioning in work, family, and daily routines; identify supports and treatment needs.
Communicate client/group/agency issues to the Program Director promptly.
Build and maintain partnerships with other community providers.
Other duties as needed.
You’ll thrive here if you…
Create a structured, respectful group environment and can manage group dynamics smoothly.
Balance empathy with clear boundaries, accountability, and solid clinical judgment.
Are organized, documentation-strong, and comfortable collaborating across a multi-disciplinary team.
Believe in evidence-based, recovery-oriented approaches and continuous improvement.
Must-have qualifications
Education: High school diploma or GED required (Candidates without a diploma must have been employed in the MH/DD/SA field before Nov 1, 2001.)
Certification: CADC or CADC-R — must be registered with the NCSAPPB.
Experience: Minimum 2 years direct service in the substance abuse field, including group treatment experience.
Knowledge/skills: Familiarity with EBPs (e.g., CBT, MI), relapse prevention, and coordinated care with community partners.
Schedule and travel
Schedule follows program and group calendars; adjustments may occur based on participant and program needs.
Local travel may be required for coordination with partners or referrals, as assigned.
Ethics & compliance
Adhere to agency policies; HIPAA/OSHA; federal, state, and local regulations; and the Code of Ethical Conduct.
Model professionalism (honesty, respect, courtesy) and communicate the agency mission appropriately in the community.
Why R&C Consulting Group
Recovery-focused mission with dignity, respect, and practical outcomes at the center.
Supportive team culture and collaborative treatment approach.
Commitment to EBP fidelity and data-informed practice improvement.
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Help people move from early recovery to sustained change through structured group and individual counseling.
Turn treatment plans into action with evidence-based interventions, clear goals, and consistent follow-through.
Build a treatment culture where participants feel safe, respected, and motivated to practice new skills.
What you’ll do
Counseling & groups
Conduct individual and group counseling aligned to treatment plan goals (open-cycle groups welcome new members frequently).
Facilitate CBT-based, MI-informed, pro-social groups; maintain a positive, safe space for discussion.
Deliver pre-employment & recovery workshops and life-skills training.
Motivate participants for change; perform crisis interventions as needed.
Assessment, planning, & coordination
Complete screening, intake, orientation, assessment, and treatment planning; update PCPs and transition/discharge plans.
Recommend referrals and coordinate with community resources; follow up after discharge as appropriate.
Communicate efficiently with clients, internal teams, and referral sources.
Documentation & compliance
Produce clear, concise documentation: weekly clinical reviews, staffing notes, progress notes, transition/discharge summaries.
Submit timely, accurate records per agency standards, definitions, protocols, and policies.
Provide participants information on supplemental services and community referrals beyond program scope.
Program culture & quality
Implement evidence-based practices with fidelity; use data-driven strategies for ongoing practice improvement.
Evaluate individual/family systems and functioning in work, family, and daily routines; identify supports and treatment needs.
Communicate client/group/agency issues to the Program Director promptly.
Build and maintain partnerships with other community providers.
Other duties as needed.
You’ll thrive here if you…
Create a structured, respectful group environment and can manage group dynamics smoothly.
Balance empathy with clear boundaries, accountability, and solid clinical judgment.
Are organized, documentation-strong, and comfortable collaborating across a multi-disciplinary team.
Believe in evidence-based, recovery-oriented approaches and continuous improvement.
Must-have qualifications
Education: High school diploma or GED required (Candidates without a diploma must have been employed in the MH/DD/SA field before Nov 1, 2001.)
Certification: CADC or CADC-R — must be registered with the NCSAPPB.
Experience: Minimum 2 years direct service in the substance abuse field, including group treatment experience.
Knowledge/skills: Familiarity with EBPs (e.g., CBT, MI), relapse prevention, and coordinated care with community partners.
Schedule and travel
Schedule follows program and group calendars; adjustments may occur based on participant and program needs.
Local travel may be required for coordination with partners or referrals, as assigned.
Ethics & compliance
Adhere to agency policies; HIPAA/OSHA; federal, state, and local regulations; and the Code of Ethical Conduct.
Model professionalism (honesty, respect, courtesy) and communicate the agency mission appropriately in the community.
Why R&C Consulting Group
Recovery-focused mission with dignity, respect, and practical outcomes at the center.
Supportive team culture and collaborative treatment approach.
Commitment to EBP fidelity and data-informed practice improvement.
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