LCAS - Substance Use Disorder Counselor

VitalCore Health Strategies

1 day ago

Charlotte, North CarolinaFull TimeAddiction Medicine

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Job Description

About the Role

Join VitalCore Health Strategies as a Substance Use Disorder Counselor – Charlotte, NC in United States. Join the VitalCore Team in North Carolina! We’re people fueled by passion, not by profit!

Key Responsibilities

will work as part of a multidisciplinary team with all other disciplines on the Behavioral Health Unit to provide a proactive and collaborative approach in serving the patient population.

provide a proactive and collaborative approach in serving the patient population.

provide crisis stabilization, complete intakes and on-going evaluations, and provide consultation to in-hous.

Requirements

Graduation from a Master's level program

Independent LCAS licensure (Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist) in the state of NC.

Employment in a clinician/counselor/social work capacity in a public or private agency or equivalent preferred.

Must have a substance use certification (i. e., CADC, CAADC) or must be actively working towards attaining a substance use certification and must obtain the certification within two years of hire.

Benefits & Compensation

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join VitalCore Health Strategies as a Substance Use Disorder Counselor – Charlotte, NC.

Key Skills

Substance Use Disorder CounselingCrisis StabilizationIntake AssessmentRisk AssessmentDischarge PlanningCBTMotivational InterviewingClinical DocumentationCase ManagementInterdisciplinary CollaborationBehavioral HealthCorrectional Health Care

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates LCAS - Substance Use Disorder Counselor at VitalCore Health Strategies a 2.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Addiction Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Addiction Medicine — Physician Career Context

This Addiction Medicine position at VitalCore Health Strategies is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Substance Use Disorder Counseling, Crisis Stabilization, Intake Assessment, Risk Assessment, Discharge Planning, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Clinical Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The counselor will provide crisis stabilization, conduct intakes and evaluations, and perform risk assessments within a multidisciplinary correctional health team. They are responsible for coordinating care with community providers and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.

Benefits package: Holiday Pay, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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