LCAS(A) or CDAC

Empowerment Quality Care Services

Job Opening: SAIOP Clinician (CCS, LCAS-A, CDAC)

Location: Charlotte, NC

If you’re passionate about helping individuals break cycles, build stability, and step into long-term recovery, you’re in the right place. At Empowerment Quality Care Services, we believe in showing up, empowering growth, and creating real change in our community. Our SAIOP program is energetic, structured, and transformation-focused — and we’re looking for a clinician who’s ready to make an impact.

🚀 About the Role

As an SAIOP Clinician, you’ll provide structured group and individual substance use treatment to adults working toward recovery. You’ll bring motivation, compassion, and strong clinical skills to help clients build the tools they need for lasting success.

This role is perfect if you love:

• Leading engaging group sessions
• Helping people understand themselves and build new habits
• Working with a supportive, mission-driven team

📚 What SAIOP Is (NCDHHS Service Definition)

According to NCDHHS, Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Program (SAIOP) services include:

• Group therapy several times per week
• Individual counseling and motivational interventions
• Family education and involvement when appropriate
• Psychoeducation on addiction, relapse prevention, coping skills, and daily living skills
• Recovery skill-building
• Coordination of care and linkage to community resources

SAIOP is intended for individuals with substance use disorders who need more support than traditional outpatient therapy but do not require residential treatment.

Your role is to bring these services to life with authenticity, energy, and expertise.

💬 What You’ll Do

• Facilitate engaging, evidence-based SAIOP group sessions 3 times per week
• Provide individual counseling using motivational interviewing and trauma-informed approaches
• Develop individualized treatment plans aligned with NCDHHS requirements
• Lead family-focused sessions when needed
• Provide relapse prevention planning and crisis intervention
• Deliver psychoeducation around addiction, coping skills, triggers, and daily living skills
• Keep timely, accurate, high-quality documentation
• Work collaboratively with a supportive clinical team

🌱 What You Bring

• CCS, LCAS-A, or CDAC credential (required)
• Experience with substance use treatment and recovery models
• Exceptional group facilitation skills — you know how to create safe, positive, and engaging spaces
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities
• Ability to maintain structure, documentation, and clinical integrity
• Authenticity, empathy, and a passion for supporting recovery

🎉 What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Paid training CEU support
• Supportive leadership and positive team culture
• Opportunities for growth and advancement

🌈 Equal Opportunity Employer

Empowerment Quality Care Services celebrates diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive workplace.

📩 How to Apply

Send your resume and a brief cover letter explaining why you’re the perfect fit for our SAIOP team at Empowerment Quality Care Services.