LCAS SUD Counselor - In-Custody Behavioral Health

VitalCore Health Strategies; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 56,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Medical

Dental

Vision

HSA

Life Insurance

Disability

ID Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

EAP & Discount Center

401K & Plan Matching

PTO

Annual Incentive Bonus

Dependent Care FSA

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies is seeking a Substance Use Disorder Counselor (LCAS) at the Mecklenburg County Detention Center in Charlotte, NC. You will join a multidisciplinary Behavioral Health Unit, providing direct SUD counseling, assessments, and collaborative care planning in a correctional setting.

Must hold an LCAS licensure in NC and a Master's degree, with CADC/CAADC certification (or in progress). The role requires flexibility for days, evenings, and weekends within a full-time

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Independent LCAS licensure in NC.
• Experience as a clinician/counselor/social worker preferred.
• Must have substance use certification (CADC/CAADC) or be actively pursuing it within 2 years of hire.
• Uncertified candidates must be supervised by a certified supervisor with written documentation.
• Flexibility to work days, evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis stabilization, complete intakes and ongoing evaluations.
• Offer consultation to in-house and community services.
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team and external providers; assist in discharge planning.
• Support documentation and reporting with timely, accurate records.
• Apply CBT and Motivational Interviewing techniques as needed.

Skills

LCAS licensure

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Flexibility (days/evenings/weekends)

Crisis counseling

Education

Master's degree

Tools

CADC/CAADC certification (in progress)

Job description

VitalCore Health Strategies is seeking a Substance Use Disorder Counselor (LCAS) at the Mecklenburg County Detention Center in Charlotte, NC. You will join a multidisciplinary Behavioral Health Unit, providing direct SUD counseling, assessments, and collaborative care planning in a correctional setting.

Must hold an LCAS licensure in NC and a Master's degree, with CADC/CAADC certification (or in progress). The role requires flexibility for days, evenings, and weekends within a full-time