Substance Use Counselor I - Community Support & Recovery

MONARCH; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 2,614,000 - 3,723,000; Full time

Job summary

Monarch Healthcare is seeking a Community Support Team Substance Use Counselor to assist individuals with mental health and substance use needs in developing skills for independent community living.

You will provide education, coordinate services, and implement evidence-based practices while maintaining privacy and professional standards. This is a full-time on-site role in North Carolina with occasional evenings and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience working with adults with a mental health diagnosis and/or substance use disorder.

Responsibilities

• Provide service coordination for individuals with mental health and SUD; develop overall service plans.
• Educate on mental illness, SUDs, relapse prevention, and recovery promotion.
• Implement evidence-based interventions for co-occurring disorders.
• Provide harm reduction and address adverse effects of drug use.
• Monitor symptoms and assist with treatment referrals and natural supports.
• Develop PCPs, write progress notes, and maintain client records.

Education

High School Diploma

Masters: Human Services

CADC Certification

LCAS

LCAS-A

Tools

Driver's License (Valid)

Fully Licensed LCAS/LCAS-A

Job description

Monarch Healthcare is seeking a Community Support Team Substance Use Counselor to assist individuals with mental health and substance use needs in developing skills for independent community living.

You will provide education, coordinate services, and implement evidence-based practices while maintaining privacy and professional standards. This is a full-time on-site role in North Carolina with occasional evenings and weekends as needed.