What are the responsibilities and job description for the ACT Team Substance Use Specialist position at Clarvida - North Carolina?
Job Title: ACTT Substance Use Professional
Location: Hendersonville, North Carolina (Community-Based)
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: $50,000 - $57,000
Date Posted: 01-12-2026
About the Role
We’re hiring an ACTT Substance Use Professional to join our Assertive Community Treatment Team in North Carolina. In this role, you’ll provide recovery-focused services to adults with co-occurring severe mental illness and substance use disorders. You’ll deliver individualized interventions that promote wellness, independence, and community integration while helping individuals reduce harmful behaviors and develop healthier coping skills. This position plays a key role in coordinating care, providing consultation, and supporting the treatment team’s approach to integrated behavioral health.
Responsibilities
● Provide direct and indirect services for adults with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders
● Conduct screenings, assessments, and develop individualized treatment plans
● Deliver recovery-oriented interventions to support sobriety and community living
● Offer individual and group counseling focused on harm reduction and relapse prevention
● Participate in treatment planning, case management, and service coordination
● Provide consultation to ACTT staff on substance use issues
● Maintain documentation, progress notes, and compliance with state and agency standards
● Travel within the community to meet clients (approximately 75% of the time)
Required Qualifications
● Must hold or be eligible for CCS, LCAS, LCAS-A, or CSAC certification in North Carolina
● Master’s degree in a Human Services field with at least one (1) year of full-time, post-graduate MH/DD/SAS experience with the population served
or
● Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field with at least two (2) years of full-time, post-bachelor’s degree MH/DD/SAS experience with the population served
Preferred Qualifications
● Experience providing dual-diagnosis treatment or integrated behavioral health care
● Strong communication, counseling, and crisis intervention skills
Compensation & Benefits
Full-time Employees:
● Paid vacation days (increases with tenure)
● Separate sick leave that rolls over annually
● Up to 10 paid holidays*
● Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
● DailyPay – access your earnings without waiting for payday*
● Training, development, and continuing education opportunities
All Employees:
● 401(k) retirement plan
● Free licensure supervision
● Pet insurance
● Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
● Perks @ Clarvida – national discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment
● Mileage reimbursement
● Cell phone stipend
(*Benefits may vary by state or county)
Work Location
Community-Based, North Carolina
Employment Type
Full-time
How to Apply
If you’re passionate about helping individuals overcome co-occurring challenges and achieve lasting recovery, click “Apply Now” to join Clarvida’s ACTT team.
Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
About Clarvida
Clarvida is a trusted provider of behavioral health services, supporting communities across multiple states. We specialize in integrated, person-centered care and collaborate with families and local systems to deliver outcome-driven mental health services.
Learn more: www.clarvida.com/mission-vision-and-values
See other opportunities: www.clarvida.com/working-at-clarvida
Equal Opportunity Employer
Clarvida is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
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Keywords: ACTT Substance Use Professional, Substance Abuse Counselor, LCAS, LCAS-A, CSAC, Dual Diagnosis Specialist, Addiction Counselor, Assertive Community Treatment, Behavioral Health, Recovery-Oriented Services, North Carolina Behavioral Health Jobs
Salary : $50,000 - $57,000