Substance Abuse Counselor (LCAS) – Full-Time

Jacksonville, NC
$53,000 – $57,000 annually
Full-Time | Clinical Treatment Setting | Substance Use & Co-Occurring Disorders

Make a Real Impact in Recovery-Driven Clinical Care

Pyramid Healthcare is actively seeking a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS) to join our dedicated behavioral health team in Jacksonville, NC. This is a meaningful opportunity for a motivated clinician who is passionate about substance use disorder (SUD) treatment, mental health recovery, and evidence-based care.

You'll work in a structured, supportive clinical environment focused on helping individuals achieve long-term recovery from substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.

If you're a clinician who thrives in collaborative care teams, enjoys group facilitation, and values measurable client outcomes, this role is for you.

What You'll Do

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and biopsychosocial evaluations

• Provide individual therapy, group therapy, and family counseling

• Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR/ECR)

• Participate in utilization review (UR) and treatment planning meetings

• Support aftercare planning, discharge planning, and continuity of care

• Deliver crisis intervention and de-escalation support when needed

• Contribute to program development, curriculum enhancement, and staff training

• Participate in on-call rotation as assigned

• Maintain compliance with all state regulations, licensing standards, and company policies

Required Qualifications

• Active LCAS licensure in North Carolina (required)

• Master's degree in:

  • Counseling

  • Social Work

  • Psychology

  • Or related behavioral health field

• Experience in substance use disorder (SUD), mental health, trauma-informed care, or co-occurring treatment settings (preferred)

• Valid driver's license required

Preferred Experience (Not Required but Valued)

• Group therapy facilitation in residential or outpatient settings

• Experience with evidence-based modalities (CBT, DBT, MI)

• Familiarity with ASAM criteria or utilization review processes

• Experience working in structured clinical treatment programs

Why Join Pyramid Healthcare?

At Pyramid Healthcare, you're not just filling a role—you're joining a mission-driven organization committed to recovery, dignity, and long-term client success.

You'll benefit from:

• A supportive multidisciplinary clinical team

• Structured environment with clear clinical workflows

• Opportunity to make a direct impact on client recovery outcomes

• Ongoing training and professional development

• Stable full-time schedule in a high-demand clinical field

Who Thrives in This Role

This position is ideal for clinicians who are:

• Passionate about substance use recovery and behavioral health treatment

• Comfortable working in a structured, team-based clinical setting

• Skilled in building therapeutic rapport and facilitating group sessions

• Motivated by measurable client progress and long-term recovery outcomes

Apply Today

Join Pyramid Healthcare and help transform lives in the Jacksonville, NC community through compassionate, evidence-based clinical care.

Apply now to become a Substance Abuse Counselor (LCAS)