Substance Abuse Specialist - Community Support Team ( CADC, LCASA, LCAS, CCS )

Pathways to Life, Inc; Nags Head (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare insurance (Medical, Dental,

Job summary

Pathways to Life, Inc. seeks a Substance Abuse Specialist to provide community-based services for individuals with co-occurring substance use and mental health needs.

This professional will work within the Community Supports Team (CST) to support recovery, stability, and quality of life through person-centered care and collaboration with behavioral health resources. The role emphasizes assessment, treatment planning, crisis planning, and care coordination with CST partners.

Qualifications

• Credential in North Carolina substance use required.
• Allowed credentials: CADC, LCAS, LCAS-A or CCS.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and develop person-centered treatment plans with CST partners.
• Support symptom monitoring, education, and recovery-focused interventions.
• Help clients build coping and daily living skills for long-term recovery.
• Participate in crisis planning and ongoing care coordination.
• Assist with authorization renewals to maintain uninterrupted services.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team while maintaining professional autonomy.
• Contribute to service area growth through community engagement.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Crisis intervention

Education

CADC

LCAS

LCAS-A

CCS

Job description

Who We’re Looking For

New Year. New Opportunity. Meaningful Impact.

We are seeking a Substance Abuse Specialist who is passionate about making a real difference in the lives of individuals with co-occurring substance use and mental health needs. This role is a key part of our Community Supports Team (CST) and is ideal for someone who values person-centered care, collaboration, and community connection.

If you are looking to start the New Year in a role where your work truly matters—supporting recovery, stability, and improved quality of life—this position offers the opportunity to grow professionally while helping others do the same.

What You Will Do

• Under the supervision of the CST Team Lead, the Community Supports Team Substance Abuse Professional provides direct, community-based services to members with identified substance use needs that co-occur with mental health diagnoses.
• In this role, you will:
• Conduct assessments and develop person-centered treatment plans in collaboration with CST partners
• Support members with symptom monitoring, substance use education, and recovery-focused interventions aimed at reducing the need for higher levels of care
• Assist individuals in building coping skills, daily living skills, and positive leisure activities to support long‑term recovery
• Participate in crisis planning and ongoing care coordination to ensure continuity across the continuum of care
• Support authorization renewals to ensure members receive appropriate and uninterrupted services
• Work with a high level of professional autonomy while collaborating closely with an interdisciplinary treatment team
• Contribute to the growth of the service area through community engagement and collaboration with behavioral health and community resources

This is a rewarding opportunity to balance independent clinical work with strong team support while building meaningful connections in the community.

Qualifications to join a winning team

Licensure/Certification:

• Must hold one of the following North Carolina substance use credentials:
• CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor)
• LCAS (Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist)
• LCAS-A (LCAS Associate)
• CCS (Certified Clinical Supervisor)

Pathways to Life, Inc. offers comprehensive compensation and benefit to full time employees including

• Competitive compensation with regular performance feedback
• Healthcare Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Per Diem and Part Time Options available.

Who we are

Pathways to Life is a local wellness organization that is committed to helping individuals and families achieve wellness. We specialize in mental health, substance abuse, outpatient services, laboratory testing, medication management, and community and in home mental health services for adults and children.

Since 2006 we have been providing quality services to our local communities through proven programs and treatment methods delivered to our clients by local and qualified professional staff who understand the importance of affecting positive change and restoring wellness in the lives of all that we serve.

What we believe

At Pathways to Life, our mission is to foster continual growth in the lives of those we serve., our colleagues, our culturally diverse communities and ourselves. Our efforts enhance recovery, wellness, self-determination and independence by providing person centered supports, advocacy and outreach efforts delivered with empathy and respect. Pathways prides itself on whole person treatment and we believe in our clients and staff having as many healthy resources as possible.

Physical Demands

• Regularly walk, stand or stoop
• occasionally lift, carry, push or pull
• move objects weighing up to 25 pounds
• regularly drive a motor vehicle
• must be physically able to complete NCI-B and CPR

Pathways to Life, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer providing reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.