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Sun Behavioral Health Group
Jacksonville, North Carolina

Substance Abuse Counselor

CounselorFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: PRIDE - JACKSONVILLE CLINIC - JACKSONVILLE, NC 28546Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: Days

  • Licensed Substance Abuse Professional, Community Support Team At Pride in North Carolina, LLC, we are built on honesty, integrity, respect, and kindness. Our team is dedicated to providing the highest quality therapeutic services to individuals and families in the most caring environment possible. We offer evidence-based, person-centered care that empowers those we serve to thrive. Join us and become part of a resilient organization that values collaboration, growth, and making a meaningful impact in the lives of adults across North Carolina. Pride in North Carolina, LLC is seeking a Licensed Substance Abuse Professional (LSAP) to join our Community Support Team, providing clinical support, crisis intervention, and evidence-based services to adults with behavioral health needs. Position Summary The Licensed Substance Abuse Professional works collaboratively with the CST Team Lead to develop and implement person-centered plans and provide both direct and indirect support services. This role supports adults who meet medical necessity criteria for CST services and requires strong clinical judgment, knowledge of adult mental health, and the ability to engage in supportive counseling and crisis management. The LSAP participates in case consultations, training events, and multidisciplinary meetings to ensure high-quality, recovery-oriented care.

Key

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Team Lead to develop and update person-centered plans Provide supportive counseling, crisis intervention, and skill development Participate in weekly case consultation meetings and clinical trainings Attend meetings on behalf of the person-served and coordinate with providers Maintain accurate, timely documentation in accordance with agency and Medicaid standards Apply Motivational Interviewing and Pride’s evidence-based model in service delivery Support individuals in building confidence, stability, and functional skills Engage adults in a respectful partnership that promotes empowerment and recovery Education & Experience Required: Four-year degree in a human services field and two (2) years of experience with the mental health population Licensed Substance Abuse Professional (CCS, LCAS, LCAS-A, or CADC) Alternative Qualification: Non-human services degree with four (4) years of mental health experience At least one (1) year of experience must be with adults Applicants with higher-level credentials may also qualify Qualified applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree to apply Benefits 401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance Pride in North Carolina, LLC is part of SUN Behavioral Health, a national behavioral healthcare company committed to delivering exceptional treatment aligned with our mission of solving unmet needs in the communities we serve. Our values—chosen by our employees—reflect what matters most: safety, teamwork, integrity, and compassion.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Pride in North Carolina, LLC is committed to the principle of Equal Employment Opportunity for all employees and applicants.

It is our policy to ensure that both current and prospective employees are afforded equal employment opportunity without consideration of race, religious creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability in accordance with local, state and federal laws.

Americans with Disabilities Act Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

The role involves developing person-centered plans and providing clinical support and crisis intervention for adults with behavioral health needs. The professional will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based services and maintain accurate Medicaid documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in human services with two years of mental health experience or a non-human services degree with four years of experience. A valid license as a Substance Abuse Professional (e.g., CCS, LCAS, CADC) is required.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Person-Centered PlanningClinical DocumentationBehavioral Health Support

Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Abuse Counselor at SUN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH GROUP a 7.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Substance Use / Addiction Counselor — ranked against 1,008 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 7.1
Better work-life than 90% of Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,008 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Jacksonville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$254k
Typical market rent
$1,417/mo
Residents’ average commute
15 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.1
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Jacksonville, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Sun Behavioral Health Group

Mental Health Care
Columbus, OH
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

401k
Dental Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Schedule
Health Insurance
Health Savings Account
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off