Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist, full or provisional
New Bern, NC - USA
Job Summary
Do you have a passion for helping individuals overcome substance use challenges Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH) is seeking a Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor to join our Behavior Health 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. This is more than a job its meaningful work that changes lives every day through compassion ethics and integrity.
Schedule: Monday - Friday 5:30am - 1:30pm or 6:00am - 2:00pm
Why Work on Our Team
- Community Impact: Deliver vital substance use interventions helping clients rebuild their lives while addressing substance use and mental health challenges.
- Collaborative Support: Work alongside a skilled team of psychiatrists nurses therapists and other mental health professionals ensuring clients receive holistic care.
- Empowerment & Advocacy: Be a voice for clients ensuring their needs are met with compassion and respect.
- Professional Growth: Receive up to $65/week for licensure supervision ongoing training and career development opportunities.
What Youll Do:
- Conduct substance use assessments and provide individual and group interventions.
- Facilitate access to recovery resources including 12-step programs.
- Collaborate with the Behavioral Health team to develop tailored treatment plans.
- Participate in daily team meetings to ensure quality service delivery.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation using Welligent EMR.
Qualifications:
- Provisionally or fully licensed as a LCAS/A in NC.
- Prior Substance use and Mental health experience preferred but not required
Exceptional Benefits Await You:
Range is $52-60000 annually. We will intentionally support your professional goals development and well-being while offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits for benefits-eligible positions.
- PTO 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 workisnt just something you do its a purpose. Bring your expertise to a mission that matters.Apply now at or send your resume to .
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 2600-member team provides more than 10.2 million hours of meaningful support to 40200 kids adults and families in 11000 home facility and community locations across North Carolina and Virginia.
Easterseals PORT Health is an Inclusive Culture Different Voices Embracing Potential Authentic Self and Learning and Growing (IDEAL) organization.
Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Easterseals UCP North Carolina & Virginia provides disability and behavioral health services to help our neighbors live their best lives.