Substance Abuse Counselor/ Co- Occurring Specialist

Pyramid Healthcare•Jacksonville, NC

1d•$25 - $28

About The Position

Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities. Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services – psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. – that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being. Pyramid Healthcare is seeking a compassionate and motivated Substance Abuse Counselor to join our Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) in Jacksonville, NC. This role provides direct outpatient Substance Use Disorder (SUD) services to individuals with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders in community-based settings. Through our Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), Cross-Area Services, ACTT, and other specialty programs, Pyramid Healthcare is a recognized leader in behavioral healthcare across North Carolina. We pride ourselves on meeting clients where they are and developing individualized, recovery-focused treatment plans that support long-term success. If you’re passionate about community-based care and thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, we invite you to apply.

Requirements

LCAS(A) or CADC required
Ability to obtain required certification/licensure within 90 days of hire (if applicable)
Qualified Professional (QP) status per 10A NCAC 27G.0104
Valid North Carolina driver’s license
Ability and willingness to travel locally within the Jacksonville area

Responsibilities

Provide community-based substance use treatment services to ACTT clients in homes and local community settings
Conduct individual, group and family therapy sessions
Complete LOCAs, pre-authorizations, and clinical reviews in a timely manner
Develop and maintain treatment plans, NCTOPPs, and discharge/aftercare plans aligned with client goals
Maintain ongoing communication with families, referral sources, and support systems
Deliver interventions for individuals with severe and persistent mental health conditions and substance use disorders.
Participate in on-call and emergency service rotation, including crisis planning, after-hours assessments, and hospital diversion
Attend treatment team meetings and required staff trainings
Perform additional duties as assigned