Substance Abuse Counselor (LCAS or CADC) — Part-Time

Residential Education & Career Training Campus  |  Franklin, NC area (on-site)  |  20 hours/week

Make a real difference — on a schedule that fits your practice

Young people at our client's residential education and career-training campus are working hard to build futures — and for some of them, substance use is the single biggest barrier standing between where they are and the careers they're training for. We're looking for a licensed or certified substance abuse counselor to be that difference: three days a week, on a beautiful campus in the western North Carolina mountains near Franklin.

This is an ideal role for a counselor in private practice looking for steady part-time contract income, a recently retired clinician who wants meaningful work without a full-time load, or an LCAS/CADC professional who simply believes in second chances for young adults.

About the setting

Our client operates a federally funded residential education and vocational training campus serving young people ages 16–24 who are earning their high school diploma or GED and learning skilled trades. You would join the campus Health & Wellness team as its substance abuse counselor, working alongside the nurse, mental health consultant, and physician. Delectus, a certified NC-based woman-owned staffing and workforce solutions firm, is the employer of record for this federal contract position. Full client and program details are shared with qualified candidates during screening.

What you'll do

▪     Conduct substance use assessments for applicants, new students, and staff referrals, and develop individualized treatment plans

▪     Provide short-term, evidence-based interventions and case management focused on retention and removing employability barriers

▪     Respond to substance-related crises during scheduled hours and coordinate referrals to outside treatment when needed

▪     Lead prevention education — a one-hour session for each group of new students and at least three center-wide prevention activities per year

▪     Collaborate with the mental health consultant and wellness team on students with co-occurring conditions

▪     Document assessments, treatment, and student interactions in the student health record in line with HIPAA and federal program requirements

What we're looking for

Required:

▪     Active, unrestricted North Carolina substance abuse credential — LCAS or CADC (NCSAPPB)

▪     Experience providing substance use assessment and treatment to adolescents and/or young adults

▪     Ability to work on-site in the Franklin, NC area on the fixed Wednesday–Friday schedule

▪     Willingness to complete a criminal background check and drug screening (required for all staff serving students on campus)

Preferred:

▪     Experience in school-based, residential, or youth-serving programs

▪     Familiarity with electronic health record documentation and federal program compliance

Pay & benefits

▪     $30.00/hour base wage — above the federal Service Contract Act rate for this position

▪     $5.55/hour health & welfare benefit paid on every hour worked (an effective $35.55/hour)

▪     Paid federal holidays and vacation accrual per the Service Contract Act

▪     Professional liability insurance maintained for the engagement

▪     No nights, no weekends, no on-call — Government-furnished office, equipment, and supplies on campus

How to apply

Email your resume and a copy of your NC credential to Tonya Greene at tgreene@delectus.us or call (800) 808-3339. We are reviewing candidates immediately and will respond within one business day.

This position supports a federal contract currently under solicitation; the anticipated start date of August 1, 2026 is contingent on contract award and federal agency approval of the selected candidate. Delectus is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

At Delectus, we pursue excellence in all we do. Our core values of character, capability, and responsibility shape our approach, ensuring precise matches between talent and opportunity. With a focus on enduring partnerships, we tailor our services to meet the distinctive needs of each client and candidate. Our seasoned professionals are dedicated to supporting you throughout the hiring process. Thank you for considering Delectus for your career journey. Join us in our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and delivering exceptional results in recruitment.