Substance Use Counselor

RHA Health Services, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early access to earned wages

Employee perks and discount program

Paid Time Off

Health insurance

401(k) retirement savings program

Free training opportunities

Job summary

RHA Health Services, LLC is seeking a Substance Use Counselor to provide support for individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges. In this role, you will work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to develop and implement Person Centered Plans, facilitating positive outcomes and community integration.

The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree and possess experience in the field, with a passion for helping others. Benefits include early access to wages, health insurance, and 401(k) retirement savings.

Qualifications

• Valid license or certification issued by the governing board for human services.
• Experience working with mentally ill and substance-abusing populations.
• Strong understanding of Person Centered Planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor Person Centered Plans with healthcare team.
• Provide supportive counseling to minimize negative effects of substance dependence.
• Coordinate first-response resources and ensure timely service authorizations.

Skills

Counseling skills

Crisis intervention

Effective communication

Coping strategies facilitation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree with 4+ years experience

Master’s Degree with 1+ year experience

Job description

Position Overview

We are hiring for a Substance Use Counselor (Regular). This role focuses on providing support to individuals with mental health and substance use challenges in residential, school, workplace, and community settings. The intervention is strength‑based, promoting recovery, symptom reduction, increased coping skills, and highest level functioning in the community.

Job Responsibilities

• Development, implementation, monitoring, and revision of the Person Centered Plan in collaboration with the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Facilitate relationships and serve as a link between the organization, parents, guardians, local agencies and the community.
• Minimize negative effects of psychiatric symptoms or substance dependence on daily living and personal development by providing supportive counseling.
• Support clients to develop skill‑building activities such as daily and community living skills, socialization skills, adaptation skills, and behavior/anger management.
• Participate in a first responder on‑call system available to consumers/Natural support network 24/7/365, coordinating first‑response resources according to consumer need and PCF implementation.
• Perform case‑management functions of linking and arranging for services and referrals.
• Collaborate closely with other clinical/professional staff to maintain communication, provide feedback, standardize procedures, and expedite PCF implementation.
• Ensure that all initial and reauthorizations for services occur in a timely fashion.
• Monitor utilization of services to ensure effectiveness, appropriateness and adherence to regulations, PCF and service authorization limits.

Qualifications – Qualified Professional Criteria

• Education and Experience
  • Bachelor’s Degree (not in Human Services) with 4+ years full‑time experience with the population served; OR
  • Bachelor’s Degree (Human Services field) with 2+ years full‑time experience with the population served; OR
  • Master’s Degree or higher with 1+ year full‑time experience with the population served.
• Valid license, provisional license, certificate, registration, or permit issued by the governing board regulating human service professions.
• Fields of Human Service Degrees include Social Service, Sociology, Psychology, or other Human Service Degrees.
• Populations Served: Mentally Ill – Child or Adult, Substance Abuse – Adult or Child.
• License or certification: LCAS, LCAS‑A, CDAC, or equivalent NC licensure.

Pre‑employment Screening

• Complete criminal background check: name, OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities.
• Drug testing.
• Education verification and other credentialing required by the position.
• Proof of employment history or references (if required).

Driver’s Requirements (if applicable)

• Proof of driver’s license, driver’s insurance, and vehicle if required for transportation of individuals.

Benefits

• Payactiv: early access to earned wages before payday.
• Employee perks and discount program.
• Paid Time Off (full‑time employees only).
• Health/Insurance (full‑time employees only).
• 401(k) retirement savings program.
• Well‑being programs: physical, emotional and financial chronic disease management for qualifying employees.
• Free CPR, first aid, and job‑specific training opportunities.

EEO Statement

RHA is an equal‑opportunity employer. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.

About RHA

RHA Health Services helps individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes. We provide services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.