SAIOP Facilitator – Substance Use Counselor

Pathways to Life•Nags Head, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Pathways to Life, Inc. is seeking a compassionate and engaging Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Program (SAIOP) Facilitator to join our Nags Head team. The SAIOP Facilitator provides group and individual substance use treatment services to members working toward recovery. This position facilitates structured SAIOP groups, develops treatment activities and lesson plans, provides individual counseling, completes clinical documentation, assists members in overcoming barriers to treatment, and coordinates care with families, providers, and community resources. The ideal candidate understands substance use disorders and evidence-based treatment practices and can create a structured, respectful, and nonjudgmental environment in which members feel supported and accountable.

Requirements

Bachelor's or master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, human services, or another related behavioral health field.
Current or eligible North Carolina substance use credential, including LCAS, LCAS-A, CADC/CDAC, and/or CCS.
Knowledge of substance use disorders, the recovery process, treatment modalities, and evidence-based practices.
Experience facilitating therapeutic or psychoeducational groups.
Ability to complete timely, accurate, and confidential clinical documentation.
Understanding of the ethical, legal, and confidentiality requirements associated with substance use treatment.
Strong verbal, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Ability to establish appropriate rapport while maintaining professional and therapeutic boundaries.
Be able to regularly walk, stand, or stoop.
Be able to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 25 pounds.
Possess a valid driver’s license and be able to drive as required for assigned responsibilities.
Work in person at the Pathways to Life Nags Head office.
Maintain schedule flexibility to accommodate program operations and member needs, which may occasionally include evening or weekend hours.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience providing substance use treatment in an intensive outpatient, outpatient, residential, or community-based setting.
Experience developing and facilitating structured group curricula.
Familiarity with Person-Centered Plans, Crisis Plans, NCTOPPS, and electronic health records.
Experience coordinating care with probation, healthcare providers, families, shelters, and community agencies.
Crisis-intervention experience.

Responsibilities

Facilitate structured SAIOP group sessions addressing substance use, recovery, relapse prevention, coping skills, healthy decision-making, and other relevant treatment topics.
Develop engaging lesson plans, educational materials, and therapeutic activities for group and individual sessions.
Conduct initial assessments to identify members’ substance use histories, treatment needs, strengths, barriers, and recovery goals.
Collaborate with members and the treatment team to develop individualized Person-Centered Plans and Crisis Plans.
Review and update Person-Centered Plans according to agency, payer, and regulatory requirements.
Provide individual counseling to address members’ specific recovery needs, challenges, and treatment goals.
Help members address barriers to treatment, including transportation, childcare, healthcare, housing, and other basic needs.
Monitor member attendance, participation, progress, and continued engagement in services.
Follow up with members who are absent, disengaged, or at risk of becoming noncompliant with treatment.
Provide crisis intervention and coordinate higher levels of care or community resources when necessary.
Complete accurate group notes, individual service notes, treatment plans, assessments, reports, and other required documentation within agency timelines.
Complete required NCTOPPS interviews by the second billable visit and maintain subsequent interviews according to applicable requirements.
Maintain current consents for treatment coordination with probation officers, shelters, family members, providers, and other involved parties.
Coordinate services with medical professionals, therapists, social workers, community providers, and other members of the treatment team.
Connect members with additional treatment, recovery, housing, medical, and community resources when needed.
Participate in member discharge planning and support appropriate transitions from SAIOP services.
Participate in regular clinical supervision, team meetings, training, and professional-development activities.
Maintain awareness of current research, best practices, and evidence-based approaches to substance use treatment.
Successfully complete and maintain required CPR and NCI-B certifications.
Maintain all credentials and required continuing education throughout employment.