Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor

Job Details

Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH) is seeking a Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor to join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team. This is a rewarding opportunity to provide life-changing care directly in the community, helping clients on their path to recovery from mental health and substance use challenges.

About the role

Voted Raleigh’s Best Nonprofit Organization and Raleigh’s Best Mental Health Services two years in a row!

Community Impact

Deliver vital substance use interventions, helping clients rebuild their lives while addressing substance use and mental health challenges.
Collaborate with the ACT team to develop tailored treatment plans.
Participate in daily team meetings to ensure quality service delivery.

Qualifications

• Certified as a CADC or CCS, or provisionally or fully licensed as a LCAS/A in NC.
• Comfortable working in community settings with a valid driver’s license.

Professional Growth

• Receive up to $65/week for licensure supervision, ongoing training, and career development opportunities.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct substance use assessments and provide individual and group interventions.
• Facilitate access to recovery resources, including 12-step programs.
• Collaborate with the ACT team to develop tailored treatment plans.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation using Welligent EMR.
• Offer on-call crisis intervention services as part of a rotating schedule.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly salary and comprehensive benefits for benefits-eligible positions.
• Paid time off, 11 paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Life and disability insurance (company-paid for eligible employees).
• 403(b) Retirement Plan.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Company phone, laptop & full IT support.
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer.
• Licensure supervision funding (up to $65/week).

Ready to Apply?

Join a team where work isn’t just something you do — it’s a purpose. Bring your expertise to a mission that matters. Apply now at www.eastersealsPORT.com or send your resume to recruiter@eastersealsPORT.com.

About Easterseals PORT Health

Easterseals PORT Health is a trustworthy and compassionate partner, providing exceptional services in disability, mental health, and substance use to help our neighbors live their best lives. Purpose, dedication, and empathy drive our in-person and telehealth service delivery. Our diverse and inclusive 2,600-member team provides more than 10.2 million hours of meaningful support to 40,200 kids, adults, and families in 11,000 home, facility, and community locations across North Carolina and Virginia.