Substance Abuse Professional, Community Support Team

SUN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH GROUP•Raleigh, NC

About The Position

Pride in North Carolina, LLC is seeking a Licensed Substance Abuse Professional (LSAP) to join its Community Support Team in Raleigh, North Carolina. The role provides clinical support, crisis intervention, and evidence-based services to adults with behavioral health needs who meet medical necessity criteria for CST services. Working collaboratively with the CST Team Lead, the LSAP develops and implements person-centered plans and provides direct and indirect support. The position requires clinical judgment, knowledge of adult mental health, and the ability to provide supportive counseling and crisis management. The LSAP also takes part in case consultations, training events, and multidisciplinary meetings to support high-quality, recovery-oriented care.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree is required to apply.
A four-year degree in a human services field and two years of experience with the mental health population; alternatively, a non-human-services degree and four years of mental health experience.
At least one year of experience must be with adults.
Licensed Substance Abuse Professional credential: CCS, LCAS, LCAS-A, or CADC.
Applicants with higher-level credentials may also qualify.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Team Lead to develop and update person-centered plans.
Provide supportive counseling, crisis intervention, and skill development.
Participate in weekly case consultation meetings and clinical trainings.
Attend meetings on behalf of the person served and coordinate with providers.
Maintain accurate, timely documentation in accordance with agency and Medicaid standards.
Apply Motivational Interviewing and Pride’s evidence-based model in service delivery.
Support individuals in building confidence, stability, and functional skills.
Engage adults in a respectful partnership that promotes empowerment and recovery.