Substance Abuse Counselor – Licensed Clinician (Weekends)
Required skills
- LCSW
- LCMHC
- Georgia
- clinical assessment
- communication skills
- individual therapy
- family therapy
- therapeutic group sessions
- crisis situations
- ECR system
Nice to have
- substance use treatment
- mental health
- trauma-informed care
Role summary
Bluff Recovery, part of Pyramid Healthcare, is seeking a part-time, licensed Substance Abuse Counselor for weekend shifts in Augusta, GA. This role involves providing individual, family, and group therapy, developing treatment plans, and maintaining clinical documentation for clients with substance use and co-occurring disorders. Candidates must hold an active Georgia LCSW or LCMHC license and possess strong clinical assessment and communication skills. Experience in substance use treatment, mental health, or trauma-informed care is preferred. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a mission-driven team.
Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities.
Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services – psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. – that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being.
Substance Abuse Counselor – Licensed Clinician
📍 Location: Bluff Recovery – Augusta, GA💰 Pay: $23–$25 per hour, based on experience🕒 Schedule: Part-Time | Weekends📅 Employment Type: Part-Time (PT)
About Bluff Recovery
Bluff Recovery, a proud member of Pyramid Healthcare, provides high-quality, evidence-based treatment for individuals struggling with substance use and co-occurring disorders. We offer a compassionate, collaborative environment dedicated to helping clients achieve lasting recovery and long-term wellness.
Position Summary
Bluff Recovery is seeking a dedicated Substance Abuse Counselor to join our clinical team in Augusta, GA, in a part-time weekend position. The ideal candidate is a compassionate, clinically skilled professional who is committed to providing quality care and supporting individuals throughout their recovery journey.
This position is ideal for a licensed clinician seeking a part-time opportunity to make a meaningful impact while supporting clients in a substance use treatment setting.
Licensure Requirement: Candidates must hold an active Georgia clinical license as an LCSW or LCMHC, or an equivalent eligible independent clinical license.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Assess clients’ behavioral, emotional, cognitive, spiritual, and social needs.
Collaborate with the treatment team to develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans and clinical goals.
Provide clinical services, including individual therapy, family therapy, and therapeutic group sessions, as appropriate.
Coordinate care with referral sources and outpatient providers to support continuity of treatment.
Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough clinical documentation in the Electronic Client Record (ECR) system.
Complete documentation required for utilization review and clinical compliance.
Assist with aftercare planning and track client progress and treatment outcomes.
Conduct Level of Care Assessments as needed.
Maintain a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment for clients.
Recognize and respond appropriately to crisis situations.
Participate in required training and comply with organizational policies, procedures, and applicable clinical standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy, or a related field from an accredited institution.
Active Georgia clinical licensure as an LCSW or LCMHC, or an equivalent eligible independent clinical license.
Experience in substance use treatment, mental health, or trauma-informed care preferred.
Strong clinical assessment, documentation, and communication skills.
Valid driver’s license.
Why Join Bluff Recovery?
At Bluff Recovery, part of Pyramid Healthcare, you will join a mission-driven team committed to compassionate care, collaboration, and clinical excellence.
Interested in making a difference on weekends? Apply today to join Bluff Recovery as a part-time Substance Abuse Counselor!
Pyramid CORE Values:
We are committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those around us. Our employees are expected to align with these values, behaviors, and standards. We are held accountable for upholding these CORE Values: INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent, and ethical when dealing with clients, staff, and the community. DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily. COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence. PASSION is genuine, compelling, and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare’s mission.
Total Rewards for Full-Time Positions:
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Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. is proud of its diverse workforce, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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