SAIOP Facilitator – Substance Use Counselor

Pathways to Life Inc.
Location: 2808 S. Croatan Highway Suite D Nags Head NC 27959
Schedule: Full-time in person MondayFriday 8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m. with flexibility based on program and member needs

Pathways to Life Inc. is seeking a compassionate and engaging Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Program (SAIOP) Facilitator to join our Nags Head team.

The SAIOP Facilitator provides group and individual substance use treatment services to members working toward recovery. This position facilitates structured SAIOP groups develops treatment activities and lesson plans provides individual counseling completes clinical documentation assists members in overcoming barriers to treatment and coordinates care with families providers and community resources.

The ideal candidate understands substance use disorders and evidence-based treatment practices and can create a structured respectful and nonjudgmental environment in which members feel supported and accountable.

• Facilitate structured SAIOP group sessions addressing substance use recovery relapse prevention coping skills healthy decision-making and other relevant treatment topics.
• Develop engaging lesson plans educational materials and therapeutic activities for group and individual sessions.
• Conduct initial assessments to identify members substance use histories treatment needs strengths barriers and recovery goals.
• Collaborate with members and the treatment team to develop individualized Person-Centered Plans and Crisis Plans.
• Review and update Person-Centered Plans according to agency payer and regulatory requirements.
• Provide individual counseling to address members specific recovery needs challenges and treatment goals.
• Help members address barriers to treatment including transportation childcare healthcare housing and other basic needs.
• Monitor member attendance participation progress and continued engagement in services.
• Follow up with members who are absent disengaged or at risk of becoming noncompliant with treatment.
• Provide crisis intervention and coordinate higher levels of care or community resources when necessary.
• Complete accurate group notes individual service notes treatment plans assessments reports and other required documentation within agency timelines.
• Complete required NCTOPPS interviews by the second billable visit and maintain subsequent interviews according to applicable requirements.
• Maintain current consents for treatment coordination with probation officers shelters family members providers and other involved parties.
• Coordinate services with medical professionals therapists social workers community providers and other members of the treatment team.
• Connect members with additional treatment recovery housing medical and community resources when needed.
• Participate in member discharge planning and support appropriate transitions from SAIOP services.
• Participate in regular clinical supervision team meetings training and professional-development activities.
• Maintain awareness of current research best practices and evidence-based approaches to substance use treatment.

• Bachelors or masters degree in social work psychology counseling human services or another related behavioral health field.
• Current or eligible North Carolina substance use credential including LCAS LCAS-A CADC/CDAC and/or CCS.
• Knowledge of substance use disorders the recovery process treatment modalities and evidence-based practices.
• Experience facilitating therapeutic or psychoeducational groups.
• Ability to complete timely accurate and confidential clinical documentation.
• Understanding of the ethical legal and confidentiality requirements associated with substance use treatment.
• Strong verbal written interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to establish appropriate rapport while maintaining professional and therapeutic boundaries.

• Previous experience providing substance use treatment in an intensive outpatient outpatient residential or community-based setting.
• Experience developing and facilitating structured group curricula.
• Familiarity with Person-Centered Plans Crisis Plans NCTOPPS and electronic health records.
• Experience coordinating care with probation healthcare providers families shelters and community agencies.
• Crisis-intervention experience.

The ideal candidate will be:

• Compassionate patient and nonjudgmental.
• Confident leading groups and managing different personalities and levels of participation.
• Able to build rapport while maintaining clear professional boundaries.
• Dependable and consistent with attendance preparation documentation and follow-up.
• Comfortable responding calmly and appropriately during emotionally charged or crisis situations.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Organized and capable of managing multiple members deadlines and documentation requirements.
• Committed to helping members develop practical skills that support long-term recovery.

• Successfully complete and maintain required CPR and NCI-B certifications.
• Maintain all credentials and required continuing education throughout employment.
• Be able to regularly walk stand or stoop.
• Be able to occasionally lift carry push or pull up to 25 pounds.
• Possess a valid drivers license and be able to drive as required for assigned responsibilities.
• Work in person at the Pathways to Life Nags Head office.
• Maintain schedule flexibility to accommodate program operations and member needs which may occasionally include evening or weekend hours.

• Health dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Retirement plan

Pathways to Life Inc. provides community-based behavioral health services designed to support individuals and families in achieving stability independence and meaningful recovery. Our team is committed to providing high-quality person-centered care through respectful collaboration clinical accountability and connection to meaningful community resources.

Pathways to Life Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.