Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist $3,000 Sign On Bonus

RHA Health Services, LLC•Burnsville, NC

16d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS) who is experienced in assessing and treating individuals with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. In this role, you will provide clinical support to individuals facing complex behavioral health challenges, including substance use, mental illness, personality disorders, and barriers within their support systems. You will work closely with an interdisciplinary team, coordinating care with psychiatry, community support services, families, and external partners such as the legal system and social service agencies to ensure individuals receive comprehensive, person-centered care. This position is located just 35 minutes from Asheville and offers a $3,000 Sign-On Bonus for full-time employees. The role involves providing therapeutic services, including assessments, crisis intervention, individual, and group therapy for adults with mental health or substance use challenges. You will serve individuals with a wide range of behavioral health diagnoses, facilitate relationships and act as a link between clients, local agencies, and community resources, and support holistic treatment by connecting individuals to services and resources. Collaboration with other clinical and professional staff is essential for maintaining communication, providing feedback, standardizing procedures, and supporting treatment plan implementation. You will also occasionally back up the Program Director or other therapists as needed and contribute as an active, positive member of the clinical team.

Requirements

Valid North Carolina licensure: LCAS, LCAS-A, LCMHC, LCMHCA, LCSW, LCSW-A (dual licensure preferred but not required)
Interest or experience in substance use treatment; if not licensed in substance use, willingness to obtain licensure
Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) or ability to learn quickly
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation
Ability to pass a drug screen and background check
Physical capability to lift 20–50 lbs and perform CPR if needed

Responsibilities

Provide therapeutic services, including assessments, crisis intervention, individual, and group therapy for adults with mental health or substance use challenges
Serve individuals with a wide range of behavioral health diagnoses
Facilitate relationships and act as a link between clients, local agencies, and community resources
Support holistic treatment by connecting individuals to services and resources
Collaborate closely with other clinical and professional staff to maintain communication, provide feedback, standardize procedures, and support treatment plan implementation
Occasionally back up the Program Director or other therapists as needed
Contribute as an active, positive member of the clinical team

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus
Supportive Clinical Team
Spacious, updated office with natural light and a supportive team environment
Clinical supervision toward full licensure and LCAS supervision is provided for associate-level clinicians
On-the-job training to expand your clinical skills
Career growth and advancement opportunities
Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
401(k) retirement savings program
Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities