Substance Abuse Counselor (LCAS / LCAS-A)

Pyramid Healthcare

place Charlotte, 28228

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Counseling, Psychiatry, Social Work, Other Behavioral, Mental, or Healthcare Field

local_atm $58,000 - $63,000 a year

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Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance, PTO, Flexible Spending Account, Other Benefits

Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities.

Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life's challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services – psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. – that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being.

Substance Abuse Counselor (LCAS / LCAS-A)

Pyramid Healthcare
Concord, NC
$58,000 – $63,000 annually
Full-Time | M-F 11am - 7pm

Consistent Schedule. Meaningful Work. Real Impact.

Pyramid Healthcare is seeking a licensed Substance Abuse Counselor (LCAS or LCAS-A eligible) to join our Concord, NC team. This role provides structured clinical services to individuals in substance use treatment while collaborating with a multidisciplinary care team to support long-term recovery.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive assessments addressing behavioral, emotional, cognitive, social, and spiritual needs
Collaborate with the treatment team to develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans
Facilitate individual, family, and group therapy sessions
Complete timely, accurate clinical documentation in the Electronic Client Record (ECR) system
Participate in utilization review (UR) and provide required clinical documentation
Conduct Level of Care Assessments as needed
Support aftercare and discharge planning and assist with outcome data collection
Participate in the on-call rotation as assigned
Contribute to curriculum development, therapeutic resources, and staff training materials
Maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment, including crisis intervention when necessary
Complete all required trainings and comply with program and company policies
Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Active LCAS or LCAS-A eligibility (required)
Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field
Valid North Carolina licensure or eligibility in one of the following:
- LCAS / LCAS-A (Must have or be eligible)
- LCMHC / LCMHC-A
- LCSW / LCSW-A

Preferred Experience

Prior experience in substance use or mental health treatment settings
Familiarity with utilization review, documentation standards, and multidisciplinary care teams

Who This Role Is Great For

Clinicians seeking a predictable midweek-to-weekend schedule
Providers passionate about substance use recovery
Counselors looking for stability, structure, and professional growth

Apply today to join Pyramid Healthcare and help individuals build healthier, more sustainable futures.

Pyramid CORE Values:

We are committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those around us. Our employees are expected to align with these values, behaviors, and standards. We are held accountable for upholding these CORE Values: INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent, and ethical when dealing with clients, staff, and the community. DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily. COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence. PASSION is genuine, compelling, and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare's mission.

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