Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS)

About The Role

We’re hiring a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS) to join our dedicated behavioral health team in North Carolina. As a Substance Abuse Counselor, you’ll provide evidence-based treatment to individuals struggling with substance use disorders, helping them achieve recovery and stability. This role involves direct counseling, case management, and collaboration with community resources to support long-term recovery. You’ll deliver services across community and clinical settings with a flexible, client-centered approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individual and group counseling focused on substance abuse recovery and relapse prevention
• Conduct intake, screening, assessment, and treatment planning in accordance with best practices
• Provide case management, crisis intervention, and client education
• Maintain accurate documentation, records, and progress notes in compliance with state and agency standards
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including medical and psychiatric providers
• Participate in team meetings, trainings, and continuing education activities
• Travel up to 25% within assigned service areas to meet client needs

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a Human Services field
• Active state licensure as a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS)
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience providing substance abuse counseling
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record

Preferred Qualifications

• Dual licensure (e.g., LCAS + LCMHC, LCSW, or LMFT)
• Experience working with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders
• Familiarity with evidence-based practices such as Motivational Interviewing, CBT, or DBT

Compensation & Benefits

• Full-time Employees: Paid vacation days (increase with tenure), separate sick leave that rolls over annually, up to 10 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• DailyPay – access your earnings without waiting for payday
• Training, development, and continuing education credits for licensure
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Free licensure supervision
• Pet insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Perks @ Clarvida – national discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment
• Mileage reimbursement
• Cell phone stipend

Work Location

Community-Based, North Carolina

Employment Type

Full-time

How to Apply

If you’re passionate about empowering individuals through recovery and behavioral health support, click “Apply Now” to join Clarvida’s dedicated team.

Application Deadline

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.