Forensic Community Support Team (CST) Substance Use Disorder Therapist

Bring Your Passion.

The Forensic Community Support Team is a specialized program designed to support individuals who are involved in the legal system and living with significant mental health or co-occurring needs. It focuses on reducing recidivism improving stability and promoting successful community tenure through structured treatment skill-building and close collaboration with probation courts detention and re-entry partners. The Forensic Community Support Team Therapist provides intensive behavioral health treatment care coordination and clinical guidance across office community and court settings while encouraging team members to bring their passion to the work support meaningful change and engage clients with purpose-driven care tailored to their individual needs.

Build Your Purpose.

As part of the Forensic Community Support Team you support a program designed to help justice-involved adults manage behavioral-health needs and maintain stability in the community. This role centers on delivering focused clinical services coordinating with legal and community partners and ensuring continuity of care across settings. You help clients navigate complex systems strengthen their functioning and work toward improved outcomes through consistent treatment and structured support.

Position Highlights.

• Conduct initial and ongoing assessments including the DLA-20 and diagnostic evaluations to determine eligibility and guide treatment.
• Develop and regularly update person-centered treatment plans that reflect client needs goals and criminogenic risks.
• Provide therapy using evidence-based interventions suited for justice-involved populations.
• Deliver services in a variety of settings including homes courts jails and community-based locations.
• Coordinate care with probation/parole officers court officials detention center staff and re-entry partners.
• Advocate for clinical needs in legal settings; attend court hearings as needed to support diversion or treatment plans.
• Collaborate with the CST LPN and Peer Support Specialist to promote medication adherence wellness and recovery goals.
• Monitor risk factors and intervene early to prevent hospitalization reincarceration or housing instability.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation
• Participate in weekly team meetings case consultations and required training to ensure fidelity to the model.
• Assist with data collection and reporting for outcome measures such as reduced recidivism and increased community tenure.

The above statements describe the general nature of work being performed and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.

Location: Durham NC

Compensation:$70000.00

Education:

• Masters degree in Social Work Counseling Psychology or a related field required.

• Certification / Licensure Requirements:
  • Active clinical license (LCSW LCMHC LMFT or equivalent required).
  • Credentials in substance-use certification (LCAS-A LCAS CCS) are strongly valued.
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification required within 90 days of hire.
  • CPR/First Aid certification required.
  • Valid Drivers License and reliable transportation required.
• Experience / Knowledge Requirements:
  • Minimum of three (3) years of experience in community mental health forensic mental health or criminal justices-related services 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)

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.