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Substance Use Specialist

Easterseals PORT Health
Greenville, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 11/24/2025 CLOSED ON 12/16/2025

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Description

  • Voted Raleigh’s Best Nonprofit Organization and Raleigh’s Best Mental Health Services two years in a row!**

At Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH), our mission is rooted in empowering individuals and strengthening communities, one meaningful connection at a time. We are seeking a compassionate and caring Substance Use Specialist (Internally known as an IOP Facilitator) to facilitate impactful groups and provide support in our outpatient clinic in Greenville NC.

This isn’t just a job - it’s a calling. Here, you’ll provide life-changing care and hope to individuals in our community of Greenville where your skills and empathy truly make a difference.

Your Role in Our Mission

The Substance Use Disorder Specialist (CADC or LCASA) provides screening, assessment, treatment planning, IOP coverage, and therapeutic services to adults and children with substance use needs. This role involves facilitating group therapy, collaborating with clinical teams and referral sources, and supporting clients through aftercare planning and community referrals. The SUD Specialist also ensures accurate documentation, supports crisis intervention, and promotes a safe, therapeutic environment. Services are provided under clinical supervision.

Why Join Us?

As a part of our mission, we help our team members embrace their potential, build resilience, and thrive! You will benefit from ongoing professional growth and development as you work alongside leaders of clinical excellence in mental health and substance use services that care about your success.

Enjoy a consistent scehdule of Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm onsite.

We also offer a full benefits package for benefits-eligible positions.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive rate: Starting from $22.60 per hour and up for CADC | $49,000 and up for LCAS-A
  • Generous paid time off and paid holidays
  • Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
  • Life and Disability Insurance (company paid)
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program and legal services support
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer
  • In house supervision or stipend for outside supervision

What We’re Looking For

  • Skills: Knowledge of therapeutic practices, group facilitation techniques, as well as problem solving and de-escalation in times of crisis.
  • Licensure: Provisional Licensure preferred: LCAS-A
  • CADC required - full certification
  • 2 years of experience in Substance Use services
  • Maintain valid state appropriate driver’s license and auto insurance for personal and agency vehicles utilized for work

Ready to Apply?

Join a team where work isn’t just something you do — it’s a purpose. Bring your expertise to a mission that matters. Apply now at www.eastersealsPORT.com or send your resume to recruiter@eastersealsPORT.com.

About Easterseals PORT Health

Easterseals PORT Health is a trustworthy and compassionate partner, providing exceptional services in disability, mental health, and substance use to help our neighbors live their best lives. Purpose, dedication, and empathy drive our in-person and telehealth service delivery. Our diverse and inclusive 2,600-member team provides more than 10.2 million hours of meaningful support to 40,200 kids, adults, and families in 11,000 home, facility, and community locations across North Carolina and Virginia.

Easterseals PORT Health is an Inclusive Culture, Diverse Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self, and Learning and Growing (IDEAL) organization.

Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!

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