A CARING ALTERNATIVE LLC·Morganton, North Carolina
Assess and track stages of change readiness for individuals with severe mental illness and substance use disorders. Implement cognitive behavioral approaches and relapse prevention while facilitating person-centered planning and crisis response.
Full time Licensure/Certification Requirements: LCAS, LCASA, CADC Education and Experience Required: A bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Social Work, Special Education, or other closely related Human Services area One (1) year of professional experience with the adult mental health population A Caring Alternative, LLC (ACA) is a well-established comprehensive care agency providing behavioral health and substance use disorder services to adults, adolescents, and children in Western North Carolina. The agency was founded on the belief that when people truly care and are willing to go the extra mile, we will not only improve lives, but we will also create success in the lives of the people we support. To learn more about us, visit our website at www.caringalternative.com. Why apply at A Caring Alternative? We celebrate diversity, so bring YOU! We want you to be proud and comfortable to bring your true self and we strive to enhance the value of our work through respectful curiosity of one another’s culture. Competitive Payrates! We offer a competitive rate of pay. Work related mileage is paid tax free. Free Clinical Supervision! If you are provisionally licensed, our company pays for this benefit directly to our clinical supervisor in the amount of $200 per month/$2,600 per year. Clinical supervision is provided by clinicians within our agency who will allow you to acquire new skills and grow in your ability to provide quality services during your employment with our company. Be a Team Member! As a member of our team, we are dedicated to promoting your talents, skillset, and energies to improve the environment and quality for those we serve. We are in the business of caring and committed to building an organization where our team can grow together by helping others. Strong Core Values! Join our values-based, family-owned company with a culture that we care. Flexibility! We work in a team environment and promote flexibility. One of our core values is that our employees have a healthy work-life balance. Training! Solid training is provided & paid for by the company. Free CPR, First Aid and NPI training. CEUs are available and external training is also paid for by the company. Benefits! We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full time employees. Company laptop provided for most positions 401(k) & Roth retirement plans Company matching 401(k) & Roth 11 paid holidays Direct deposit Paid Time Off accrual begins 60 days after hire Major medical, dental & vision insurance plus 16 hours paid sick time after 60 days Company paid Life Insurance policy Short term & long-term insurance available Employee Assistance Program for free financial, emotional & legal help An Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team consists of a community-based group of medical, behavioral health and rehabilitation professionals who use a team approach to meet the needs of an individual with severe and persistent mental illness. This service consists of substance use services and structured rehabilitative interventions intended to increase and restore an individual’s ability to live successfully in the community. The role of the Substance Abuse Professional is to assess and track stages of change readiness and treatment and ensure that team treatment approaches are consistent with an individual’s readiness plan. Job Duties Include: Use cognitive behavioral approaches and relapse prevention to work with individuals in later stages of change readiness Facilitate the Person Centered Planning process for individuals assigned to him or her Show knowledge and use of clinical process to achieve positive outcomes to include: evaluation, assessment, service, treatment planning, intervention techniques, aftercare, and transition planning Remain available face to face or by telephone, 24 hours a day 7 days a week as staff serves as the first responder in the event of crisis situations. The service site will be at any location the consumer or family needs Basic Requirements: Ability to perform tasks on the computer including working with Microsoft 360, Excel, Word and other basic programs. Valid driver’s license, auto insurance coverage and reliable transportation Pass criminal background check and other regulatory checks Provide proof of your education Education and Experience Required: A bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Social Work, Special Education, or other closely related Human Services area One (1) year of professional experience with the adult mental health population Resume must include degree earned (major & minor), graduation month & year, relevant employment dates including month and year, and populations served. A Caring Alternative, LLC is a CARF accredited service provider with facilities in Asheville, Hickory, Marion, and Morganton, NC. A Caring Alternative, LLC is CABHA certified and a Trauma Informed Agency. We provide an array of services to Alexander, Buncombe, Burke, Catawba, Caldwell, Iredell, McDowell, and Mitchell counties which consist of Assertive Community Treatment Team, Community Support Team, Day Treatment, Integrated Care, Intensive In-Home, Medication Management, Outpatient Therapy, and Therapeutic Foster Care. We are an equal opportunity employer.
Requires a bachelor's degree in Human Services, Social Work, or a related field and one year of professional experience with adult mental health populations. Must hold LCAS, LCASA, or CADC licensure and possess a valid driver's license with reliable transportation.
Market context
In North Carolina, ACT team substance abuse specialist roles are typically tied to community-based behavioral health services, where demand often reflects the need for clinicians who can support adults with co-occurring mental health and substance use needs. These positions are competitive because they require both relevant licensure and field experience, plus reliable transportation for mobile, team-based work. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensure, driving access, and experience match before applying.