Substance Abuse Counselor Clinical

State of North Carolina

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently recruiting for multiple Clinical Substance Abuse Counselors to function as a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialists at Central Regional Hospital (CRH) in the Department of Psychosocial Treatment (PST). The primary purpose of this position is to provide evidenced based substance use group therapy, assessment, and individual therapy for adult patients, though some work with adolescents may be required. The role of this position is primarily as a group counselor but may also provide individual counseling by referral and assessments for patients with substance use history, for diagnostic purposes.

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.

Nice To Haves

Considerable knowledge of evidence-based group treatment for substance use
Considerable knowledge and practical application of advanced therapeutic approaches, group dynamics, crisis intervention, and trauma focused therapy
Considerable knowledge of medical terminology, disease processes, and their treatment as they relate to decisions regarding clinical interventions and appropriate therapies based on medical or psychological diagnoses
Thorough knowledge of the substance abuse addiction processes, including psychological and physical withdrawal
Thorough knowledge of assessment tools for addiction disorders