Telehealth Counselor - Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS)

About the role

Walnut Cove, Jacksonville, or Franklin, NC $48,000-$55,000 annually

Full-Time | Comprehensive Benefits Package

Active North Carolina LCAS License Required

• Provide Virtual Counseling. Make a Difference in Recovery.
• Pyramid Healthcare is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Telehealth Counselor - Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS) to provide substance use disorder counseling and recovery support to individuals throughout North Carolina.

This position offers the opportunity to deliver counseling services through telehealth while working from one of our designated offices in Walnut Cove, Jacksonville, or Franklin, North Carolina. The selected candidate must be based at and work from one of these office locations to provide virtual counseling services. This is not a fully remote, work-from-home position.

If you are passionate about helping individuals overcome addiction, committed to evidence-based clinical care, and interested in expanding access to treatment through telehealth, we encourage you to apply.

What You'll Do

• Provide individual counseling sessions through telehealth to individuals receiving substance use disorder treatment services.
• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and evaluations.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans based on each client's clinical needs.
• Facilitate virtual group counseling sessions and other therapeutic services as appropriate.
• Complete Level of Care Assessments (LOCAs) as needed.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential clinical documentation within the electronic health record.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and coordinate care with other providers.
• Provide crisis intervention, assess client needs, and connect individuals with appropriate support services when necessary.
• Assist with discharge planning, aftercare coordination, and ongoing recovery support.
• Participate in utilization review processes and maintain compliance with applicable regulatory, confidentiality, and accreditation standards.
• Support program development, quality improvement initiatives, and other clinical responsibilities as assigned.
• Participate in an on-call rotation as required.

Required Qualifications

• Active North Carolina Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS) credential.
• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Chemical Dependency, or a related behavioral health field from an accredited institution.
• Ability to work from one of the designated Pyramid Healthcare offices in Walnut Cove, Jacksonville, or Franklin, NC.
• Experience providing substance use disorder treatment services preferred.
• Knowledge of evidence-based counseling practices, treatment planning, and clinical documentation standards.
• Strong assessment, communication, organizational, and crisis intervention skills.
• Ability to provide effective counseling services through telehealth platforms while maintaining client confidentiality and professional boundaries.

Preferred Experience

• Telehealth counseling or virtual behavioral health services.
• Co-occurring mental health and substance use disorder treatment.
• Trauma-informed care and evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
• Individual and group counseling.
• Treatment planning, care coordination, and recovery support services.

Work Location Requirement

Candidates must be based at one of the following office locations to perform this role:

• Walnut Cove, NC
• Jacksonville, NC
• Franklin, NC

Additional information

Counseling services will be delivered through telehealth from the assigned office location. Candidates must be able to work on-site at one of these offices; this position is not fully remote.

Join Pyramid Healthcare and help individuals build healthier futures through accessible, compassionate, evidence-based care. Apply today!

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!