LCAS Substance Use Counselor — Corrections Impact

VITALCARE MEDICAL PRACTICE; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Medical

Dental

Vision

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401K & Plan Matching

PTO

Annual Incentive Bonus

Dependent Care Flexible Spending

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS) in Charlotte, NC, seeks a Substance Use Disorder Counselor (LCAS) to join a multidisciplinary Behavioral Health Unit at Mecklenburg County Detention Center. The role focuses on crisis stabilization, assessment, and collaborative care planning with medical, psychiatric, and community partners.

The ideal candidate holds an MS degree, NC LCAS licensure, and a substance use certification or is actively pursuing one with supervision if not certified.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a clinical field is required.
• Independent NC LCAS licensure is required.
• Substance use certification (CADC/CAADC) or pursuing certification within 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis stabilization, intakes and ongoing evaluations.
• Collaborate with medical, psychiatry, security and community providers to plan care.
• Coordinate discharge planning and follow-up within the multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of assessments and treatments.
• Apply CBT and Motivational Interviewing techniques in sessions.

Skills

CBT

Motivational Interviewing

Clinical assessment

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Education

Master's degree in a relevant field

NC LCAS licensure

Substance use certification (CADC/CAADC) or progress toward certification

Job description

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS) in Charlotte, NC, seeks a Substance Use Disorder Counselor (LCAS) to join a multidisciplinary Behavioral Health Unit at Mecklenburg County Detention Center. The role focuses on crisis stabilization, assessment, and collaborative care planning with medical, psychiatric, and community partners.

The ideal candidate holds an MS degree, NC LCAS licensure, and a substance use certification or is actively pursuing one with supervision if not certified.