Substance Abuse Professional (CADC, LCAS, LCAS-A, CCS)

Help People Build Recovery Where It Matters Most — In Their Communities

Pathways to Life is hiring a Substance Abuse Professional to provide community-based services for adults with co-occurring substance use and mental health needs.

This role is designed for clinicians who enjoy building meaningful relationships, working independently in the field, and helping individuals achieve lasting recovery beyond the walls of an office.

If you are looking for a position where you can see the direct impact of your work on a person's stability, recovery, housing, relationships, and overall quality of life, we'd like to meet you.

What You'll Do

As part of our Community Supports Team (CST), you will work alongside therapists, care coordinators, psychiatric providers, and community partners to support individuals with complex behavioral health needs.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting assessments and helping develop individualized treatment plans

• Providing substance use counseling, education, and recovery-focused interventions

• Helping members strengthen coping skills, daily living skills, and relapse prevention strategies

• Supporting individuals in accessing community resources, healthcare services, employment supports, and recovery networks

• Participating in crisis planning and coordinating care across providers and support systems

• Monitoring progress and documenting services to support continued authorization of care

• Collaborating with an interdisciplinary treatment team while maintaining significant autonomy in your daily work

• Building relationships with community organizations and behavioral health partners to expand support opportunities for members

Why Clinicians Choose Pathways to Life

Manage your day with the flexibility and professional autonomy that community-based work provides.

Work with individuals over time and witness measurable progress in their recovery journey.

Collaborate with experienced behavioral health professionals who value teamwork, communication, and shared problem-solving.

Expand your experience serving individuals with co-occurring disorders while working across multiple systems of care.

Help reduce psychiatric hospitalizations, substance-related crises, homelessness, and other barriers that affect long-term recovery.

Qualifications

Candidates must hold one of the following North Carolina substance use credentials:

• CADC – Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor

• LCAS – Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist

• LCAS-A – Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist Associate

• CCS – Certified Clinical Supervisor

Compensation & Benefits

Full-time employees are eligible for:

• Competitive compensation

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off

• Regular performance feedback and professional development support

Additional opportunities include:

• Per diem positions

• Part-time schedules

• Flexible employment options based on availability and organizational needs

About Pathways to Life

Since 2006, Pathways to Life has provided behavioral health services throughout North Carolina. Our services include mental health treatment, substance use treatment, medication management, outpatient services, laboratory testing, and community-based programs for children, adults, and families.

Our team combines clinical expertise with local community knowledge to help individuals achieve recovery, stability, and long-term wellness.

Our Mission

We believe recovery is strengthened through connection, dignity, and access to effective support.

Our mission is to promote recovery, wellness, self-determination, and independence through person-centered services, advocacy, and community outreach. We are committed to supporting both the people we serve and the professionals who serve them.

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to:

• Regularly walk, stand, bend, and stoop

• Occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 25 pounds

• Drive regularly within the service area

• Successfully complete NCI-B and CPR requirements

Join Our Team

Every day, our clinicians help individuals move from crisis toward stability and from dependence toward recovery.

If you are looking for a role where your clinical skills, professional judgment, and compassion can create measurable change, apply today.

Pathways to Life, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.