Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor Job at Easterseals PORT Health, Statesville, NC

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  • Easterseals PORT Health
  • Statesville, NC

Job Description

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 Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) 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.

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.


What You’ll Do:

  • Conduct substance use assessments and provide individual and group interventions.
  • Facilitate access to recovery resources, including 12-step programs.
  • Collaborate with the ACT 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.


Qualifications:

  • 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.


Exceptional Benefits Await You:

We will intentionally support your professional goals, development and well-being while offering a competitive hourly salary and comprehensive benefits for benefits-eligible positions.

  • Hourly Salary: $43,680 to $65,000/year | $21.00 – $31.25/hour, based on experience and licensure 
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off + 11 holidays
  • Mileage Reimbursement
  • Company phone, laptop, and IT support
  • Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility


Make a Difference
: Join us and make a lasting impact in your community. Apply today at or send your resume directly to recruiter@eastersealsucp.com. 

About Easterseals PORT Health

Easterseals PORT Health is a compassionate partner providing exceptional disability, behavioral health, and addiction services to help individuals live their best lives. Our 2,600-member team serves 40,200 people across 11,000 locations in North Carolina and Virginia. Committed to health, we maintain a tobacco-free environment in all facilities and vehicles. As a purpose-driven organization striving to become an Inclusive, Diverse, Equitable, Authentic, and Learning (IDEAL) organization, we value unique strengths and perspectives to advance our mission. Applicants of all abilities are welcome!

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Holiday work, Full time,

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