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 Behavior Health 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. This is more than a job — it’s meaningful work that changes lives every day through compassion, ethics, and integrity.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 5:30am - 1:30pm or 6:00am - 2:00pm

Why Work on Our Team?

• 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 Behavioral Health team to develop tailored treatment plans.
• Participate in daily team meetings to ensure quality service delivery.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation using Welligent EMR.

Qualifications:

• Provisionally or fully licensed as a LCAS/A in NC.
• Prior Substance use and Mental health experience preferred but not required

Exceptional Benefits Await You:

Range is $52-60,000 annually. We will intentionally support your professional goals, development and well-being while offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits for benefits-eligible positions.

• PTO + 11 paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Life and Disability Insurance (company-paid for eligible employees)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Company phone, laptop & full IT support
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer
• Licensure supervision funding (up to $65/week)

Ready to Apply?

Join a team where work isn’t just something you do — it’s a purpose. Bring your expertise to a mission that matters.Apply now at www.eastersealsPORT.com or send your resume to recruiter@eastersealsPORT.com

About Easterseals PORT Health

Easterseals PORT Health is a trustworthy and compassionate partner, providing exceptional services in disability, mental health, and substance use to help our neighbors live their best lives. Purpose, dedication, and empathy drive our in-person and telehealth service delivery. Our 2,600-member team provides more than 10.2 million hours of meaningful support to 40,200 kids, adults, and families in 11,000 home, facility, and community locations across North Carolina and Virginia.

Easterseals PORT Health is an Inclusive Culture, Different Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self, and Learning and Growing (IDEAL) organization.

Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!