Logo
VitalCore Health Strategies

Substance Addiction Counselor - CAC, CAADC, CADC

VitalCore Health Strategies, Norfolk, Massachusetts, us, 02056

Save Job

Substance Addiction Counselor - CAC, CAADC, CADC Join to apply for the

Substance Addiction Counselor - CAC, CAADC, CADC

role at

VitalCore Health Strategies

Full‑Time position

Location: MCI-Framingham in Framingham, MA and MCI-Norfolk in Norfolk, MA (requires travel between locations)

Job Overview We are an industry leader in Correctional Health Care with an opening for a full‑time Substance Addiction Counselor. This role involves face‑to‑face interactions with justice‑involved individuals across varied socioeconomic backgrounds, supporting them at critical points in their recovery.

Benefits

Holiday Pay

Life Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

Identity Theft Protection

Employee Assistance Program & Discount Center

401(k) plan

PTO

Annual Incentive Bonus

Minimum Requirements

Graduation from a Bachelor's level program or higher

Minimum 2 years of clinician/counselor/social work experience in public or private agency (or equivalent preferred)

Substance use certification (e.g., CAC, CADC, CAADC, LADC)

Satisfactory background investigation report

Essential Functions

Provide crisis stabilization, intakes, and ongoing evaluations

Conduct individual and group therapeutic interventions using CBT and Motivational Interviewing

Assess functional level, strengths, and weaknesses related to substance use

Orients patients to treatment process and program goals

Develop and implement treatment and discharge plans with other behavioral health professionals

Deliver pre‑ and post‑tests, surveys, and interpret results

Maintain timely documentation, records, and reports

Educate patients on the impact of substance use on physical, social, and emotional health

Participate in monthly behavioral health calls and collaborate with medical team on treatment planning

Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team and manage discharge into aftercare programs

Perform risk assessment and crisis management

Compensation Base pay range: $65,000 - $70,000 per year. Additional incentives available.

EEO Statement VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.

Keywords LPC, LSW, Correctional Facility, Behavioral Health, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Social Worker, LCSW, LCPC, LMSW, LPC, substance use disorder, SUD, mental health

#J-18808-Ljbffr