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Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist $3,000 Sign On Bonus

Type:

Credentialed

If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!  

$3,000 Sign-On Bonus | Supportive Clinical Team | Located just 35 minutes from Asheville

Join a compassionate team dedicated to helping individuals on their path to recovery. We are seeking a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS) who is experienced in assessing and treating individuals with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.

In this role, you will provide clinical support to individuals facing complex behavioral health challenges, including substance use, mental illness, personality disorders, and barriers within their support systems. You will work closely with an interdisciplinary team, coordinating care with psychiatry, community support services, families, and external partners such as the legal system and social service agencies to ensure individuals receive comprehensive, person-centered care.

Licensed or Associate-Level Therapist – Burnsville, NC

- About 30 minutes from Asheville – enjoy easy access to the city while making a real difference in the Burnsville/Yancey County community.

- $3,000 Sign-On Bonus for full-time employees
-Spacious, updated office with natural light and a supportive team environment

-Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday

We’re seeking Licensed or Associate-Level Therapists who are passionate about providing mental health and substance use services. Clinical supervision toward full licensure and LCAS supervision is provided for associate-level clinicians.

What You’ll Do

• Provide therapeutic services, including assessments, crisis intervention, individual, and group therapy for adults with mental health or substance use challenges

• Serve individuals with a wide range of behavioral health diagnoses

• Facilitate relationships and act as a link between clients, local agencies, and community resources

• Support holistic treatment by connecting individuals to services and resources

• Collaborate closely with other clinical and professional staff to maintain communication, provide feedback, standardize procedures, and support treatment plan implementation

• Occasionally back up the Program Director or other therapists as needed

• Contribute as an active, positive member of the clinical team

What We’re Looking For

• Valid North Carolina licensure: LCAS, LCAS-A, LCMHC, LCMHCA, LCSW, LCSW-A (dual licensure preferred but not required)

• Interest or experience in substance use treatment; if not licensed in substance use, willingness to obtain licensure

• Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) or ability to learn quickly

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation

• Ability to pass a drug screen and background check

• Physical capability to lift 20–50 lbs and perform CPR if needed

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Positive, team-oriented work culture

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals and families

• Support for professional growth, including clinical supervision for associate-level clinicians

• On-the-job training to expand your clinical skills

• Career growth and advancement opportunities

• Work in a beautiful, supportive environment just a short drive from Asheville

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Pre-employment screening:

• Complete criminal background
• Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
• Drug testing
• Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
• Proof of employment history or references (if required)
• Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.

We offer the following benefits to employees:

• Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
• Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
• Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
• Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
• 401(k) retirement savings program
• Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
• Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
• Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities

*contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits

EEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.

About RHA:

At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes.

For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.

If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.