Community Support Team (CST) Substance Use Professional (3917)

About Us

Since 2003, we've been assisting children, families and adults across North Carolina with their behavioral health needs. Carolina Outreach is a group of highly trained behavioral health professionals dedicated to promoting the emotional and physical well-being of our community in a safe and respectful environment.
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We provide a comprehensive and integrative array of behavioral health services and supports for people of all ages with varying levels of need utilizing an equitable and inclusive approach.
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We focus on helping our clients tap into and develop their inherent strengths with the goal of supporting the highest quality of life possible for all we serve.

About the Role

The Substance Abuse Counselor is part of a Community Support Team (CST) that consists of a Therapist and Qualified Professionals. The role of the Substance Abuse Counselor is to provide counsel and support to clients suffering from drug or alcohol dependency and educate families in the best ways to help in the recovery process.

• As a member of our Community Support Team, you will be responsible for conducting comprehensive substance abuse assessments that describes the relationship between the member's mental health and substance use. You will serve as a consultant and educator to fellow CST team members regarding integrated dual disorder treatment.
• Assist in the development of natural support networks
• Individual and group supportive counseling
• Monitor symptoms and medications and link the individual to the appropriate services, agencies and supports in the community
• Write, implement, evaluate, and revise client's person-centered plan and overall treatment goals

This description outlines the general scope and level of work for this role. It is not intended to include every duty or responsibility that may be required of employees in this position.

Compensation

This role is compensated on a salaried basis, providing consistent earnings aligned with the responsibilities and expectations of the position.

• Compensation: $52,083 - $71,289

Placement within the range is based on licensure level, education, and experience.

What You Can Expect

• Consistent referral volume and established patient base
• Administrative and scheduling support
• Flexible scheduling options
• Supportive clinical and operational leadership
• Opportunities to build your preferred clinical focus areas
• Streamlined onboarding and credentialing support
  

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and/or group therapy sessions
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Collaborate with care teams as needed
• Maintain compliance with all clinical and regulatory standards
• Participate in supervision (if applicable based on licensure level)