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Addictions Counselor (CADC Required) Counselor Job Summary: In this position, you will meet with ... We uphold the principles of equal employment opportunity and prohibit discrimination based on race ...

Addictions Counselor (CADC Required) Counselor Job Summary: In this position, you will meet with ... We uphold the principles of equal employment opportunity and prohibit discrimination based on race ...

CADC COUNSELOR

Newark, NJ · On-site

$22.75 - $30.75/hr

... including employment readiness, housing referrals, and community resources * Maintain ... CADC) with a Bachelor's Degree preferred. An otherwise qualified candidate may also be currently ...

Counselor (CADC)

Reno, NV · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

Counselor CADC - LADC- CADC-I Schedule: 5am - 1pm (M-F) / 6am - 7:30pm (Saturday) Location: On-Site ... BHG is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer providing equal employment opportunities ...

Counselor (CADC)

Reno, NV · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

Counselor CADC - LADC- CADC-I Schedule: 5am - 1pm (M-F) / 6am - 7:30pm (Saturday) Location: On-Site ... BHG is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer providing equal employment opportunities ...

Counselor CADC - LADC- CADC-I Schedule: 5am - 1pm (M-F) / 6am - 7:30pm (Saturday) Location: On-Site ... BHG is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer providing equal employment opportunities ...

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How much do cadc employment jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for cadc employment in the United States is $22.95, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.27 and $24.52 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), and why are they important?

To thrive as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), you need a strong understanding of addiction counseling principles, case management, and a CADC certification, often requiring specific training and supervised experience. Familiarity with client management systems, documentation tools, and evidence-based treatment modalities is typically required. Excellent communication, empathy, and strong ethical boundaries are vital soft skills for building trust and guiding clients through recovery. These skills and qualifications are essential for delivering effective support, ensuring client safety, and maintaining professional standards in substance abuse treatment.

What is a CADC and what do they do?

A CADC, or Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, is a professional trained to help individuals struggling with substance use disorders. They provide counseling, education, support, and treatment planning to clients in various settings such as rehab centers, outpatient clinics, and community organizations. CADCs assess clients’ needs, develop recovery plans, and support clients through the process of overcoming addiction. They may also collaborate with families, medical professionals, and social services to facilitate comprehensive care. Certification requirements and job duties can vary by state.

What types of organizations typically employ Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselors (CADCs), and how does the work environment differ across these settings?

Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselors (CADCs) are employed in a variety of settings, including outpatient clinics, inpatient rehabilitation centers, hospitals, community health organizations, and correctional facilities. The work environment can differ significantly: for example, inpatient centers may require shift work and more intensive, daily interaction with clients, while outpatient settings often offer more regular hours and focus on scheduled counseling sessions. Team structures also vary, with CADCs collaborating closely with social workers, psychologists, and medical staff to deliver holistic care. Understanding these differences can help job seekers identify a setting that matches their preferred work style and professional goals.
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Infographic showing various Cadc Employment job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% As Needed. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $47,730 per year, or $22.9 per hour.
CADC Counselor - Outpatient Clinic

CADC Counselor - Outpatient Clinic

Central City Concern

Portland, OR • On-site

$30.45 - $40.39/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago


Central City Concern rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

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Job description

Join the Movement and make an impact at Central City Concern
Are you passionate about recovery, equity, and real change? Central City Concern is looking for a SUDs Counselors to be part of an innovative, integrated care model at our Blackburn Center where health, housing, and hope intersect.
As a SUDSs Counselor, you'll work on a dedicated multidisciplinary team supporting individuals on their recovery journey with trauma-informed, person-centered care. Whether you're just starting out with a CADC-R or bring years of experience as a CADC-3, there's a place here for you to grow and make a lasting impact.
What You'll Do:
  • Provide individual and group substance use counseling
  • Support clients through care coordination and case management
  • Help clients connect to stable housing, health care, education, and employment
  • Collaborate with professionals across disciplines in a whole-person care model
  • Deliver culturally responsive, compassionate, and high-quality care

Why Work at CCC?
  • Be part of a mission-driven team eliminating homelessness and improving lives
  • Work in a deeply collaborative and supportive environment
  • Build lasting relationships in the community
  • Competitive pay and robust benefits
  • A workplace that centers equity, lived experience, and recovery

This is more than a job, it's a calling. Come help change lives, including your own.
Location: Blackburn Center (12121 E Burnside St. Portland, OR 97216)
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm (Saturday & Sundays off)
Compensation:
  • CADC-1: $27.62 - $36.65
  • CADC-2 or 3: $30.45 - $40.39

*Final comp will be determined based on relevant experience, education, credentials/licensure, and internal equity. External candidates: Offer max for CADC-1: $32.05 / CADC-2 or 3 $35.33 per our Union contract.*
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Must have one of the following :

    • CADC-1
    • CADC-2
    • CADC-3

  • Must have a High School Diploma or GED, advanced degree preferred.
  • QMHA-R preferred. To meet the credential requirements of QMHA-R, must be registered with appropriate Oregon State licensing board to meet, at minimum, QMHA-R requirements.
  • Bilingual Spanish speaking language preferred.
  • Must meet CCC privileging requirements as required by FTCA.
  • Must have CPR training and certification prior to start.
  • Must have experience working in chemical dependency treatment, preferably with outpatient adults who have been adjudicated to treatment and/or people with co-occurring mental health disorders.
  • Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge and skills in group facilitation.
  • Must be able to demonstrate working knowledge and skills in evidence-based treatment methods utilized in the treatment of addiction and trauma-informed care.
  • Knowledge and skills in de-escalation methods or ability to be trained in de-escalation methods.
  • Knowledge and skills in crisis intervention.
  • Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of community and social service agencies with the ability to provide case management services as needed.
  • Must be able to work a range of hours.
  • Preferred understanding of specialized DUII system requirements as set forth by the State and referral sources.
  • Ability to adhere to Central City Concern's drug-free workplace which encourages a safe, healthy, and productive work environment and strictly complies with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. An employee shall not, in the workplace, unlawfully manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess, or use a controlled substance or alcohol.
  • Must generally have the ability to walk, bend, stoop, kneel, squat, twist, reach, pull and lift heavy objects, and climb stairs with reasonable or no accommodation.
  • Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, TB test, and criminal background check. This includes clearance by the DHS Background Check Unit.
  • The OAR prohibits A&D program staff from having within the previous 3 years of a DUI conviction or diversion, a felony conviction, or a conviction under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act.
  • Bilingual A&D Counselors must demonstrate proficiency in a secondary language.
  • Ability to effectively interact with co-workers and clients with diverse ethnic backgrounds, religious views, cultural backgrounds, life-styles, and sexual orientations and treat each individual with respect and dignity.
  • Must adhere to agency's non-discrimination policies.

Responsibilities:
  • Conduct screening and assessment of potential clients to determine treatment needs, placement, and diagnosis; develop an individualized treatment plan to reflect these
  • Participate in direct treatment of clients by:

    • Individual counseling
    • Group counseling as needed
    • Provide case management and care coordination

  • Adhere to agency norms for completion of all clinical documentation, including but not limited to assessment, treatment plan, progress notes, monthly reports to referral sources, and service conclusion summaries.
  • Participate in all Quality Assurance activities.
  • Participate in clinical meetings.
  • May facilitate outpatient treatment groups for driving under the influence (DUI).
  • Work as a member of the Blackburn Center multi-disciplinary team to deliver comprehensive, client centered and trauma informed integrated services.
  • Actively participate in the integration of services at the Blackburn Center and identify new opportunities to improve collaboration between and within service and care teams while carefully following information-sharing guidelines.
  • Proactively identify opportunities for improvement within Blackburn Center workflows and logistics. Participate in review of Blackburn Key Performance Indicators; review and contribute to continuous improvement opportunities and plans.
  • Build understanding of and appreciation for diversity among Blackburn Center clients and support their connection to culturally responsive and culturally specific services as requested.
  • Attend all mandatory CCC trainings in a timely manner.
  • Document client services in electronic health records within 72 hours.
  • Adhere to all state and federal privacy regulations, including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2, and to CCC policies and agreements regarding confidentiality, privacy, and security. Support compliance with all privacy and security requirements pursuant to community partners' and outside providers' patient confidentiality agreements, including privacy and security requirements for EMR access. This includes immediately reporting any breach of protected health information or personal identification information of any person receiving CCC services by CCC or an outside provider to the CCC Compliance Department, as well as to your supervisor or their designee.
  • Supervise practicum students when needed (if CADC-2 or 3)
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills & Abilities:
  • Ability to consider the impacts and outcomes for underserved communities during decision-making processes.
  • Ability to consider impacts of systems of oppression, structural racism, and individual bias on client outcomes.
  • Ability to work effectively with peers, individual clients and groups.
  • Ability to work as a team member and to establish priorities.
  • Ability to apply principles learned to new situations.
  • Ability to learn new skills.
  • Ability to manage time and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to display a non-judgmental attitude.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to work in an environment where clients may display behaviors that are challenging or aggressive.
  • Ability to work courteously and effectively communicate with the general public, clients, medical personnel, corrections personnel, police, and co-workers.
  • Ability to provide quality documentation in an electronic health record within 72 hours of service provided.

AFSCME Union:
This role is a Union Represented position through: American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). You can find more information about your representation here www.afscme.org
Benefits at Central City Concern
We offer incredible benefits to our employees, including an extensive total rewards package, competitive compensation, medical, dental, vision, Student loan repayment options, and retirement savings matching plans!
    • Generous paid time off plan beginning at 4 weeks of PTO accrual per year! Accrual amount/rate increases with longevity.
    • Amazing 403(b) Retirement Savings plan with an employer match of 4.25% in your 1st year, 6% in the 2nd year, and 8% in your 3rd year!
    • Up to 11 recognized Holidays and 2 personal holidays (dependent on work shift schedule)
    • Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance coverage.
    • Employer Paid Life, Short-Term Disability, AND Long-Term Disability Insurance!
    • Sabbatical Program offering extended time off at years 7, 14, and 21.

This description is intended to provide a snapshot of the work performed and is not designed to contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required for the position.
As an agency deeply rooted in recovery, part of our policy and commitment to a drug and alcohol-free workplace includes post-offer, and pre-employment drug screens. Please note we follow Federal Guidelines regarding prohibited substances, even for those legal at the state level.
Central City Concern is a second-chance employer and complies with applicable laws regarding the consideration of criminal background for employment purposes. Government regulations, contractual requirements, or the duties of this particular job may require CCC to conduct a background check and take appropriate action to address prior criminal convictions.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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Central City Concern (CCC) helps people to end or avoid homelessness and build healthy, housed, resilient and engaged lives. CCC's approach addresses both the systemic causes of homelessness and the individual factors that can reinforce it. We help our clients overcome barriers such as lack of affordable housing, health care and living-wage jobs, systemic racism, mental health challenges, chronic health conditions, substance use disorders, and time spent in the justice system. Everything we do rests on our foundational belief in the restorative power of human connection and dignity.

Industry

Non-profits

Company size

501 - 1,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Portland, OR, US

Year founded

1979