Certified Addictions Counselor
About The Position
ERP International is seeking Certified Addiction Counselors for full-time positions supporting the Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program (SARP) at Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. The role provides addiction counseling and related patient care, assessment, education, and treatment coordination in accordance with the counselor’s assignment and professional scope of practice. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8.5 hours between 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., with a 30-minute lunch, plus rotating half-day weekend group sessions on Saturday and Sunday. ERP International is a provider of health, science, and technology solutions for government and commercial clients, including DoD and federal civilian agencies.
Requirements
- Graduate from a behavioral science program with specialized training in substance abuse and chemical dependency treatment, or complete a Military Department Drug and Alcohol Program Management Activity School leading to Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor certification.
- Have one year of experience within the last two years as a Certified Drug and Substance Counselor.
- Maintain current AHA or ARC BLS Healthcare Provider certification.
- Maintain a national certification credential from the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors, National Board of Certification Counselors, or International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium/Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse; alternatively, maintain a North Carolina Substance Abuse Counselor certification accredited by the North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Board (NCASPPB).
- Hold a current, unrestricted license to practice as a Certified Addiction Counselor in a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
- Be able to pass a government background check/security clearance.
Responsibilities
- Perform the full range of Certified Addiction Counselor duties within the assigned scope of practice, including medical care treatment and patient education.
- Obtain or provide relevant information to facilitate treatment and assist with program development.
- Assess substance abuse and addiction.
- Identify and document medical consequences of alcohol and other substance use, including withdrawal and detoxification.
- Facilitate patient placement and management in appropriate levels of care within the continuum of care for addictive disorders.
Benefits
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick time
- 11 paid federal holidays
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Annual CME stipend
- License and certification reimbursement
- Matching 401(k)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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