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HCBS Substance Abuse Counselor

SUN Behavioral Health·Charlotte, North Carolina

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 3 months ago
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About the role

Conduct substance abuse assessments and develop individualized treatment plans. Collaborate with the ACTT team to provide rehabilitation, care management, and crisis support.

Job DetailsJob Location

  • Strategic
  • Interventions -
  • Charlotte -
  • Charlotte,
  • NC 28262Position
  • Type:
  • Full
  • TimeJob
  • Shift: DaysEmpower Recovery. Transform Lives. Are you a licensed addiction specialist committed to helping individuals with co-occurring disorders? Join Strategic Interventions, LLC, a subsidiary of SUN Behavioral Health, and make a lasting impact as a Substance Abuse Counselor on our Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT).
  • What
  • We’re
  • Looking
  • For
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree Licensure in North Carolina as an addiction/substance use specialist with
  • QP status (CCS,
  • LCAS,
  • LCAS-A, or
  • CDAC)
  • Experience: 1+ year treating individuals with co-occurring disorders
  • Human services experience as a
  • Substance
  • Use
  • Counselor
  • Travel: Valid driver’s license and insurance required What You’ll Do Conduct substance abuse assessments and develop individualized treatment plans Deliver integrated care for members with co-occurring disorders Collaborate with ACTT team to provide rehabilitation, care management, and crisis support Apply knowledge of ACTT principles, substance use treatment, and intervention techniques
  • Why
  • You’ll
  • Love
  • This
  • Role
  • Meaningful
  • Work: Provide life-changing support to individuals with mental health and substance use challenges.
  • Supportive
  • Culture: Work in a positive, inclusive environment that values your expertise.
  • Growth
  • Opportunities: Access training, mentorship, and continuous learning programs. Competitive Pay +
  • Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance Short & long-term disability coverage Employee Assistance Program Ready to make a difference? Apply today and join a team that’s transforming lives across North Carolina. Equal Employment Opportunity We are committed to the principle of Equal Employment Opportunity for all employees and applicants. It is our policy to ensure that both current and prospective employees are afforded equal employment opportunity without consideration of race, religious creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability in accordance with local, state and federal laws. Americans with Disabilities Act Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law. Strategic Interventions, LLC is a leading behavioral health provider in North Carolina serving adults with severe and persistent mental illness. Strategic Interventions currently provides services in eight offices from Asheville to Roanoke Rapids. To learn more about us, visit our website at https://www.strategicshc.com/. #IND123 Qualifications

Requirements

A bachelor's degree and licensure in North Carolina as an addiction/substance use specialist with QP status are required. Candidates should have over a year of experience treating individuals with co-occurring disorders.

  • bachelor degree
  • Assessment
  • Collaboration
  • Treatment Planning
  • Rehabilitation
  • Substance Abuse Counseling
  • Intervention Techniques
  • Crisis Support
  • Integrated Care
  • Co-Occurring Disorders
  • ACTT Principles

Benefits

  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Life Insurance
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Short & Long-Term Disability Coverage

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Charlotte, North Carolina
Posted
Mar 31, 2026
Application
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SUN Behavioral Health

SUN Behavioral Health partners with communities to solve their unmet needs for behavioral health services. We improve psychiatric services for communities by providing compassionate and respectful care to save lives and enhance the quality of life for our patients and their...

Salary listed on 1 job
IndustryMental Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size201-500 employees
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Behavioral health employers in North Carolina often look for licensed or credentialed clinicians, and this role requires registration with the North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Certification board. These positions can be competitive because employers may prefer a bachelor’s degree and want candidates who can work within treatment, documentation, and care coordination expectations. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, and confirm your credential status before applying.

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