Substance Abuse Counselor (ACTT Program)

Substance Abuse Counselor / Co-Occurring Specialist

Jacksonville, NC $24.50 - $28.00 per hour (based on certification, licensure, and experience)

Full-Time

Join Pyramid Healthcare's ACTT Team

Pyramid Healthcare is seeking a compassionate and motivated Substance Abuse Counselor / Co-Occurring Specialist to join our Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) in Jacksonville, NC.

This position provides direct outpatient Substance Use Disorder (SUD) services to individuals living with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders in community-based settings.

Through programs including PHP, IOP, MAT, Cross-Area Services, ACTT, and other specialty services, Pyramid Healthcare is a recognized leader in behavioral healthcare across North Carolina. We are committed to meeting clients where they are and creating individualized, recovery-focused treatment plans that support long-term success.

If you are passionate about community-based care and enjoy working within a collaborative multidisciplinary team, we encourage you to apply.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide community-based substance use treatment services to ACTT clients 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
• Collaborate 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 planning and hospital diversion
• Attend treatment team meetings and required trainings
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• 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 throughout the Jacksonville area

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!