Demo

Substance Abuse Specialist

NC Brookhaven Behavioral Health
Asheville, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 5/29/2026 CLOSED ON 6/28/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substance Abuse Specialist position at NC Brookhaven Behavioral Health?

Purpose Statement:
The purpose of the full-time Substance Abuse Specialist is to provide expertise to the ACT Team for treatment of the individuals served.

#block-b2a9bbeb1615da005840 { -stroke-style: none;-stroke-thickness: 6px; } #block-b2a9bbeb1615da005840 .sqs-html-content { -tweak-text-block-padding: 6% 6% 6% 6%; -tweak-text-block-padding: initial; } .fe-block-b2a9bbeb1615da005840 { mix-blend-mode: var(-tweak-text-block-blend ); border-radius: var(-tweak-text-block-radius); } .fe-block-b2a9bbeb1615da005840 { -tweak-text-block-radius: 0px 0px 0px 0px; } .fe-block-b2a9bbeb1615da005840 { -tweak-text-block-blend : normal; } .fe-block-b2a9bbeb1615da005840 { -blur-value: blur(15px);} @media screen and (max-width: 767px) { #block-b2a9bbeb1615da005840 { } } @media screen and (max-width: 767px) { #block-b2a9bbeb1615da005840 .sqs-html-content { } } @media screen and (max-width: 767px) { }

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Conduct Substance Abuse Assessments

Coordinate treatment plan with team members

Implement individual-level counseling

Coordinate group counseling

Assist in developing a plan of correction for individuals served

Assist with crisis interventions

Staff to client ratio must not exceed 1:8 (this does not include the psychiatrist and program administrative assistant)

Any other applicable duties requested by the supervisor and Agency

Education, Experience, and Knowledge Required

Licensed Clinical Addictions Counselor

Licensed Clinical Addictions Counselor-Associate

Certified Substance Addiction Counselor

Must have a strong commitment to the right and ability of each person with a severe and persistent mental illness to live in normal community residences; work in market jobs; and have access to helpful, adequate, competent, and continuous support and services. Skills and competence to establish supportive trusting relationships with persons with severe and persistent mental illness and respect for client rights and personal preferences in treatment are essential. Must have a valid driver’s license for North Carolina.

Benefits Include:
401 K

Health Insurance Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Leave-up to 26 days for full-time employees

Company Laptop

Company Cell Phone

Mileage Reimbursement

Free CPR, First Aid, and Job Specific Training

#block-8c8c0cc1e663182776d7 { -stroke-style: none;-stroke-thickness: 6px; } #block-8c8c0cc1e663182776d7 .sqs-html-content { -tweak-text-block-padding: 6% 6% 6% 6%; -tweak-text-block-padding: initial; } .fe-block-8c8c0cc1e663182776d7 { mix-blend-mode: var(-tweak-text-block-blend ); border-radius: var(-tweak-text-block-radius); } .fe-block-8c8c0cc1e663182776d7 { -tweak-text-block-radius: 0px 0px 0px 0px; } .fe-block-8c8c0cc1e663182776d7 { -tweak-text-block-blend : normal; } .fe-block-8c8c0cc1e663182776d7 { -blur-value: blur(15px);} @media screen and (max-width: 767px) { #block-8c8c0cc1e663182776d7 { } } @media screen and (max-width: 767px) { #block-8c8c0cc1e663182776d7 .sqs-html-content { } } @media screen and (max-width: 767px) { }

Salary.com Estimation for Substance Abuse Specialist in Asheville, NC
$54,797 to $62,903
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Substance Abuse Specialist?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Substance Abuse Specialist career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$57,294 - $65,776
Income Estimation: 
$61,188 - $81,781
Income Estimation: 
$57,294 - $65,776
Income Estimation: 
$61,188 - $81,781

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs with skills like those required for the Substance Abuse Specialist.

Click the checkbox next to the jobs that you are interested in.

  • Assessment and Diagnosis Skill

    • Income Estimation: $55,611 - $73,900
    • Income Estimation: $59,961 - $73,406
  • Behavioral Therapy Management Skill

    • Income Estimation: $55,611 - $73,900
This job has expired.
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Substance Abuse Specialist jobs in the Asheville, NC area that may be a better fit.

  • Blue Ridge Community Health Services Sylva, NC
  • Blue Ridge Health is currently seeking a Care Manager (Substance Abuse focused) to be part of our Administrative team. What We Offer You: A competitive ben... more
  • 10 Days Ago

  • Behavioral Health Group - BHG Asheville, NC
  • Compensation: $22.00 - $32.00/hr (Based on credentials and Licensure) Requirements: Must have a bachelor's degree in human services or related field. CADC,... more
  • 1 Month Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!