Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor

Easterseals PORT Health•New Bern, NC

About The Position

Do you have a passion for helping individuals overcome substance use challenges? Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH) is seeking a Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor to join our Behavior Health Team. This is a rewarding opportunity to provide life-changing care directly in the community, helping clients on their path to recovery from mental health and substance use challenges. This is more than a job — it’s meaningful work that changes lives every day through compassion, ethics, and integrity. Voted Raleigh’s Best Nonprofit Organization and Raleigh’s Best Mental Health Services two years in a row! Why Work on Our ACT Team? You’ll deliver care where it’s most effective—in clients' homes, shelters, and on the streets. You’ll have the opportunity to witness the transformative power of your work, offering personalized care and guiding your clients toward lasting recovery. Community Impact: Deliver vital substance use interventions, helping clients rebuild their lives while addressing substance use and mental health challenges. Collaborative Support: Work alongside a skilled team of psychiatrists, nurses, therapists, and other mental health professionals ensuring clients receive holistic care. Empowerment & Advocacy: Be a voice for clients, ensuring their needs are met with compassion and respect. Professional Growth: Receive up to $65/week for licensure supervision, ongoing training, and career development opportunities. 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!

Requirements

Certified as a CADC or CCS, or provisionally or fully licensed as a LCAS/A in NC.
Comfortable working in community settings with a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Conduct substance use assessments and provide individual and group interventions.
Facilitate access to recovery resources, including 12-step programs.
Collaborate with the Behavioral Health team to develop tailored treatment plans.
Participate in daily team meetings to ensure quality service delivery.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation using Welligent EMR.
Offer on-call crisis intervention services as part of a rotating schedule.