Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCASA / LCAS)

Make a Meaningful Impact—When It Matters Most

Join Monarch NC and be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to providing hope, promoting wellness, and empowering individuals and families during some of life’s most challenging moments.

Do you find fulfillment in helping children and adolescents navigate crisis situations?

Are you looking for a role where your clinical expertise, compassion, and voice truly matter?

Monarch NC is seeking a committed Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS / LCASA) to join our Child Crisis team, supporting youth and families receiving Facility-Based Care (FBC) services across Cabarrus and Mecklenburg counties.

Work Schedule

• Week 1: Tuesday-Thursday 8am-6pm & Friday 10am-8pm
• Week 2: Monday & Friday-Sunday 8am-6pm

**Anticipated Start Date: June 1, 2026.**

About the Role

In this role, you will deliver behavioral health and substance use services to children and adolescents experiencing acute psychological and/or substance-related concerns. You will work closely with youth and families during critical periods—providing assessment, stabilization, therapeutic intervention, and coordinated support with the goal of maintaining safety and the least restrictive level of care.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting comprehensive clinical interviews with youth and families, including psychosocial history, mental status, and safety assessments
• Making accurate diagnoses that inform individualized, goal-oriented treatment planning
• Providing individual, group, and family therapy using person-centered, evidence-based approaches
• Completing crisis assessments and supporting stabilization and de-escalation efforts
• Coordinating services with internal teams and external partners to support continuity of care
• Utilizing best practices and trauma-informed approaches across all service delivery

This is a collaborative, fast-paced role ideal for clinicians passionate about crisis response and youth-focused substance use and behavioral health services.

What We’re Looking For

Required qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a Human Services–related field
• Full or provisional licensure as an LCAS / LCASA in good standing with the North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board
• At least one year of experience working with children, adolescents, or adults with mental health and/or substance use diagnoses

Why Join Monarch NC?

We believe caring for our team is essential to caring well for the people we serve. Monarch offers a supportive workplace and a comprehensive benefits package designed to prioritize your well-being and professional growth.

Benefits include:

• Employee Care Fund for staff facing unexpected financial hardship
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (full-time)
• Paid Time Off plus 10 paid company holidays
• Eligibility for the Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Employee Development Program and ongoing learning opportunities
• Retirement Plan (full-time employees)
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• …and more

Join Our Mission

At Monarch, we support people with disabilities and behavioral health needs as they grow toward their potential, pursue their goals, and make informed choices about their lives and communities.

If you’re a North Carolina LCAS who wants to make a real difference for children and families in crisis, we’d love to meet you.

Apply today and bring your expertise where it can have the greatest impact.