Substance Abuse Counselor (LCAS / LCAS-A)

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments addressing behavioral, emotional, cognitive, social, and spiritual needs
• Collaborate with the treatment team to develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans
• Facilitate individual, family, and group therapy sessions
• Complete timely, accurate clinical documentation in the Electronic Client Record (ECR) system
• Participate in utilization review (UR) and provide required clinical documentation
• Conduct Level of Care Assessments as needed
• Support aftercare and discharge planning and assist with outcome data collection
• Participate in the on-call rotation as assigned
• Contribute to curriculum development, therapeutic resources, and staff training materials
• Maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment, including crisis intervention when necessary
• Complete all required trainings and comply with program and company policies

Required Qualifications

• Active LCAS or LCAS-A eligibility (required)
• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field
• Valid North Carolina licensure or eligibility in one of the following:LCAS / LCAS-A (Must have or be eligible), LCMHC / LCMHC-ALC, LCSW / LCSW-A

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience in substance use or mental health treatment settings
• Familiarity with utilization review, documentation standards, and multidisciplinary care teams