Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor​/Therapist

Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor / Therapist

Do you have a passion for helping individuals overcome substance use challenges? Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH) is seeking a Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor to join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team. This is a rewarding opportunity to provide life-changing care directly in the community, helping clients on their path to recovery from mental health and substance use challenges.

• Community Impact:
  Deliver vital substance use interventions, helping clients rebuild their lives while addressing substance use and mental health challenges.
• Collaborative Support:
  Work alongside a skilled team of psychiatrists, nurses, therapists, and other mental health professionals ensuring clients receive holistic care.
• Empowerment & Advocacy:
  Be a voice for clients, ensuring their needs are met with compassion and respect.
• Professional Growth:
  Receive up to $65/week for licensure supervision, ongoing training, and career development opportunities.

• Conduct substance use assessments and provide individual and group interventions.
• Facilitate access to recovery resources, including 12-step programs.
• Collaborate with the ACT team to develop tailored treatment plans.
• Participate in daily team meetings to ensure quality service delivery.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation using Welligent EMR.
• Offer on-call crisis intervention services as part of a rotating schedule.

• Certified as a CADC or CCS, or provisionally or fully licensed as a LCAS/A in NC.
• Comfortable working in community settings with a valid driver’s license.

• Hourly Salary: $43,680 to $65,000/year | $21.00 – $31.25/hour, based on licensure and experience
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off + 11 holidays
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Company phone, laptop, and IT support
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility

Join us and make a lasting impact in your community. Apply today at  or send your resume directly to

Easterseals PORT Health is a compassionate partner providing exceptional disability, behavioral health, and addiction services to help individuals live their best lives. Our 2,600-member team serves 40,200 people across 11,000 locations in North Carolina and Virginia. Committed to health, we maintain a tobacco-free environment in all facilities and vehicles. As a purpose-driven organization striving to become an Inclusive, Diverse, Equitable, Authentic, and Learning (IDEAL) organization, we value unique strengths and perspectives to advance our mission.

Applicants of all abilities are welcome!