Substance Use Disorder Professional - Community Support Team (CST)

Bring Your Passion.

Carolina Outreach an ncgCARE partner is one of the largest and most respected providers of community-based behavioral services in North Carolina. Serving the central and east central regions of the state Carolina Outreach is renowned for providing service excellence to children and adults through a comprehensive program array to include evidence-based practices.

We are committed to providing a wide array of services to effectively meet the changing needs within the community. These services include evidence-based practices school-based and outpatient therapy psychiatric evaluations and treatment Community Support and substance abuse services to name a few.

Build Your Purpose.

We are seeking full-time Substance Use Disorder Specialists for our Community Support Team toto provide Community Support Team Services to individuals with SUD and Mental Health diagnoses. Job duties include but are not limited to: providing SUD assessment and therapy; providing tenancy support interventions. providing assistance and support to individuals in crisis situations; service coordination activities with or on behalf of a client; psycho-educational and support activities for clients and their families and/or natural supports as appropriate; rehabilitative and independent living skills; and symptom monitoring and management skills.

Essential Duties:

• Conduct assessments and provide community-based therapy and case management to adults.
• Conduct initial assessments for clients with severe Substance Use Disorder symptoms and connect them with a higher level of care such as residential care SAIOP or SACOT services.
• Provide assistance and support to individuals with SUD and/or mental health in crisis situations; service coordination activities with or on behalf of a client; psycho-educational and support activities for clients and their families and/or natural supports as appropriate; rehabilitative and independent living skills; and symptom monitoring and management skills.
• Duties also include the assessment and reassessment of the clients need for services; informing the client about benefits community resources and services; assisting the client in accessing benefits and services; arranging for the client to receive benefits and services; and monitoring the provision of services.

Location: Charlotte NC

• 1 year of mental health experience required
• Master degree in human services field required

Grow with Us.

Come be part of an inclusive culture that values excellence innovation and discovery. As an organization we have exciting opportunities to be forward-thinking leaders in our field. We want talented individuals to join us examine our current operations and create innovative solutions that will revolutionize and enhance the way we approach our work.

Beyond the engaging work youll also benefit from ncgCAREs competitive benefits package to support you and your loved ones provide work/life balance and invest in your future. The list below is for informational purposes only.

• Consumer-driven health plan coverage provided by Anthem
• Wellness: When you enroll in a medical plan you get complete care support on your time through Sydney app (Anthem) with exclusive access to 24/7 access to licensed doctors therapists and psychiatrists.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flex Spending Account (FSA)
• Two dental plan options available through Delta Dental so you can choose the level of coverage that fits your needs and budget.
• Affordable vision plan available through EyeMed to keep your eyes healthy and your vision sharp.
• An optional Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account to reimburse yourself on a pre-tax basis for child care.
• Generous paid time off
• 401k or Roth IRA Retirement Programs administered by Empower
• Financial planning and education services at no cost to you
• Educational Assistance (your position date of hire and years of service determine your eligibility)
• (ACS Only) We are a proud member of the NHSC Rural Student Loan Repayment Program!

ncgCARE offers excellent compensation packages including a salary commensurate with experience and benefits to meet your needs for today and the future.

Equal opportunity employer: ncgCARE and each of its affiliated partners are equal opportunity employers. We consider all qualified candidates without regard to race religion color national origin citizenship sex sexual orientation gender identity age veteran status disability genetic information or other protected characteristic.

We believe its important to create an inclusive workplace for everyone so please reach out if you need an accommodation in the application or interview process as our goal is to create an environment where you are able to fully participate. You can contact us at

ncgCARE participates in the E-Verify program. Therefore any employment with ncgCARE will also be contingent upon confirmation from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and/or the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) of your authorization to work in the United States.

ncgCARE and all partner affiliates maintain a drug-free workplace.