Substance Abuse Professional, Community Support Team

Job Details

Job Location: PRIDE - JACKSONVILLE CLINIC - JACKSONVILLE, NC 28546

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: Days

Licensed Substance Abuse Professional, Community Support Team

At Pride in North Carolina, LLC, we are built on honesty, integrity, respect, and kindness. Our team is dedicated to providing the highest quality therapeutic services to individuals and families in the most caring environment possible. We offer evidence-based, person-centered care that empowers those we serve to thrive. Join us and become part of a resilient organization that values collaboration, growth, and making a meaningful impact in the lives of adults across North Carolina.

Pride in North Carolina, LLC is seeking a Licensed Substance Abuse Professional (LSAP) to join our Community Support Team, providing clinical support, crisis intervention, and evidence-based services to adults with behavioral health needs.

Position Summary

The Licensed Substance Abuse Professional works collaboratively with the CST Team Lead to develop and implement person-centered plans and provide both direct and indirect support services. This role supports adults who meet medical necessity criteria for CST services and requires strong clinical judgment, knowledge of adult mental health, and the ability to engage in supportive counseling and crisis management. The LSAP participates in case consultations, training events, and multidisciplinary meetings to ensure high-quality, recovery-oriented care.

Key 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

Education & Experience

• Required:
  • Four-year degree in a human services field and two (2) years of experience with the mental health population
  • Licensed Substance Abuse Professional (CCS, LCAS, LCAS-A, or CADC)
• Alternative Qualification:
  • Non-human services degree with four (4) years of mental health experience
• At least one (1) year of experience must be with adults
• Applicants with higher-level credentials may also qualify
• Qualified applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree to apply

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Pride in North Carolina, LLC is part of SUN Behavioral Health, a national behavioral healthcare company committed to delivering exceptional treatment aligned with our mission of solving unmet needs in the communities we serve. Our values—chosen by our employees—reflect what matters most: safety, teamwork, integrity, and compassion.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Pride in North Carolina, LLC is committed to the principle of Equal Employment Opportunity for all employees and applicants. It is our policy to ensure that both current and prospective employees are afforded equal employment opportunity without consideration of race, religious creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability in accordance with local, state and federal laws.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.