CST SU Specialist

Job Title:

CST Substance Use (SU) Professional

Location:

Asheville, North Carolina (On-site, Community-Based)

Employment Type:

Full-time
Salary: $50,000 - $55,000
Date Posted: 02-06-2026

We’re hiring a CST Substance Use (SU) Professional to provide direct and indirect services to adult consumers facing mental health, substance use, or co-occurring disorders with complex treatment needs. This full-time position supports individuals in changing destructive behaviors, developing coping skills, and building relapse prevention strategies. The CST SU Professional works closely with the team leader to provide recovery-oriented interventions designed to sustain community living at the highest level of independence possible.

• Assist the team leader in providing behavioral and substance use disorder treatment interventions
• Support consumers with MH, SU, or co-occurring issues in behavioral change and skill-building
• Develop and implement relapse prevention strategies for consumers
• Provide case management and counseling services, working with consumers in a community-based setting
• Monitor progress and adjust care plans as needed to meet each consumer’s goals
• Collaborate with other service providers and community resources to ensure comprehensive care

• Master’s degree in a human service field (e.g., social work, psychology, counseling) and one year of full-time, post‑graduate degree experience with the target population
• OR Bachelor’s degree in a human service field with two years of full-time, post‑bachelor’s degree experience with the population served
• Licensure as a CCS, CADC, LCAS, LCAS‑A, or CSAC in North Carolina
• Strong clinical assessment, documentation, and communication skills

• Experience working with co‑occurring mental health and substance use disorders
• Knowledge of relapse prevention strategies and behavioral interventions
• Training in trauma‑informed care and evidence‑based practices

Full‑time Employees:

• Paid vacation days (increase with tenure)
• Separate sick leave that rolls over annually
• Up to 10 paid holidays*
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Daily Pay – access your earnings without waiting for payday*
• Training, development, and continuing education credits for licensure

All Employees:

• 401(k) retirement plan
• Free licensure supervision
• Pet insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Perks @ Clarvida – national discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment
• Mileage reimbursement
• Cell phone stipend

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* Benefits may vary by state or county)

On‑site, community‑based – Asheville, North Carolina

Full‑time

If you’re passionate about supporting individuals with substance use and mental health challenges, click "Apply Now" to join the Clarvida team as a CST Substance Use (SU) Professional.

Clarvida is a trusted provider of behavioral health services, supporting communities across multiple states. We specialize in integrated, person‑centered care and collaborate with families and local systems to deliver evidence‑based mental health and substance use services.

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Clarvida is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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‑occurring Disorders, Substance Use Treatment, Crisis Intervention, Relapse Prevention Strategies.