Substance Use Specialist CST Adult Services - LCAS, LCASA, CADC

Location

Morganton, NC

Full Time

$2,000 sign‑on bonus with this position.

LCAS, LCASA, CADC

A Caring Alternative, LLC (ACA) is a well‑established, comprehensive care agency delivering behavioral health and substance use disorder services to adults, adolescents, and children in Western North Carolina. Founded in 2006, ACA is a CARF‑accredited and CABHA‑certified trauma‑informed agency with facilities in Asheville, Hickory, Marion, Statesville and Morganton.

• Celebrate diversity and bring your true self to a team that values respectful curiosity.
• Competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Work‑related mileage paid tax‑free.
• Supportive team environment with a focus on professional growth.
• Emphasis on work‑life balance and flexibility.
• Company‑paid training – CPR, First Aid, NPI training, and CEUs.

• Provide psychoeducation as indicated in the PCP.
• Assist with crisis interventions.
• Support the Team Lead with behavioral and substance use disorder treatment interventions.
• Help develop relapse prevention and disease management strategies.
• Conduct comprehensive substance use assessments, considering the relationship with mental health.

• Proficiency with Microsoft 360, Excel, Word, and other basic computer programs.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance coverage, and reliable transportation.
• Pass criminal background check and other regulatory checks.
• Provide proof of educational credentials.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Social Work, Special Education, or a closely related field.
• One year of professional experience with the adult mental health population.

• Company laptop for most positions.
• 401(k) and Roth retirement plans with company matching.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Direct deposit.
• Paid time off: 100 hours first year, paid sick time after 60 days.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance; company‑paid life insurance; short‑ and long‑term disability.
• Employee Assistance Program for financial, emotional, and legal support.

Include degree earned (major & minor), graduation month & year, relevant employment dates (month & year), and populations served.

We are an equal opportunity employer.