Substance Abuse Counselor, Clinical
About The Position
The Substance Abuse Counselor, Clinical will provide direct client care services to an outpatient opiate/opioid dependent population of men and women admitted to the Walter B Jones Centers Opioid Treatment Program, and consistent with standards of the Center and Joint Commission. This position focuses on screening individuals presenting for services, individual and group counseling, case management and psycho-education with an assigned group of outpatient clients. This position will be a "first responder" for 24-hour crisis response to enrolled individuals. The Substance Abuse Counselor, Clinical work primarily as part of a treatment triad to provide clinical services and a single counseling caseload can be up to 50 clients.
Requirements
- Licensed as a Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS) or as a Clinical Supervisor Intern (CSI) from a governing authority recognized by the NC Addictions Specialist Professional Practice Board to practice under the provisions of the North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Practice Act.
- Knowledge of psycho-pharmaceutical therapies and drug interactions.
- Knowledge and practical application of advanced therapeutic approaches, group dynamics, crisis intervention, family and trauma-focused therapy.
- Knowledge of the substance abuse addiction process, including psychological and withdrawal.
- Skill in establishing rapport with clients and their families.
- Skill in applying techniques of assessing psychosocial, behavioral, and psychological aspects of addiction.
- Skill in expressing ideas clearly and concisely.
- Skill in working effectively with staff and clients.
Nice To Haves
- Must report or stay over during adverse weather events.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct client care services to an outpatient opiate/opioid dependent population.
- Screen individuals presenting for services.
- Conduct individual and group counseling.
- Perform case management.
- Provide psycho-education.
- Serve as a "first responder" for 24-hour crisis response to enrolled individuals.
- Work as part of a treatment triad to provide clinical services.
Benefits
- Variety of leave options
- Professional development opportunities
- Insurance
- More
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
