Substance Abuse Counselor (ACTT)

Position Summary

The Substance Abuse Counselor / Co-Occurring Specialist provides counseling, crisis intervention, treatment planning, and community-based support services to individuals receiving ACTT services. This role works collaboratively with a multidisciplinary treatment team to improve client outcomes and reduce barriers to recovery.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide community-based substance use treatment services in homes and 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, discharge plans, and aftercare plans
• Maintain ongoing communication with families, referral sources, and support systems
• Deliver interventions for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness and substance use disorders
• Participate in on-call and emergency service rotation, including crisis response and hospital diversion support
• Attend treatment team meetings, supervision, and required trainings
• Complete documentation accurately and within required timelines
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• CADC or LCAS 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 throughout the Winston-Salem area

Preferred Experience

• ACTT, community mental health, or outpatient behavioral health experience
• Experience working with co-occurring disorders and crisis intervention
• Strong knowledge of recovery-oriented and person-centered treatment approaches

Pyramid CORE Values

We are committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those around us. Our employees are expected to align with these values, behaviors, and standards. We are held accountable for upholding these CORE Values: INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent, and ethical when dealing with clients, staff, and the community.

DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily. COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence. PASSION is genuine, compelling, and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare's mission.

Total Rewards for Full-Time Positions

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Referral Bonus opportunities
• And More!