Substance Abuse Counselor - DART
About The Position
This SAC position is located at the DART Center (Goldsboro, NC). This is a 300-bed residential treatment facility responsible for the delivery of chemical dependency treatment services to probationers sent by the courts and parolees released from the State Prison System and transitioning back into the community. The Alcoholism and Chemical Dependency Program (ACDP) staff plans, administers and coordinates chemical dependency screening and substance use disorder treatment services within the Department of Adult Correction. Substance Abuse Counselors are the front line for the prison treatment programs for ACDP. They develop, implement and coordinate treatment plans for each client. Other responsibilities include intake, assessment, gathering social histories, conducting treatment progress evaluations, documenting in OPUS and preparing discharge summaries. SACs also assist clients in developing recovery plans and community support, as well as maintaining appropriate participation and progress in attaining treatment goals. Applicants must pass a background check to be eligible for this job.
Requirements
- High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Credentialed as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), or as a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist - Associate (LCAS-A), or in an equivalent credential from a governing authority recognized by the NC Addictions Specialist Professional Practice Board.
- Applicants must pass a background check to be eligible for this job
- Applicants must possess a current certification from the North Carolina Addictions Specialist Professional Pract to qualify for this position.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated experience providing group and individual counseling.
- Documented ability to conduct an assessment, treatment and discharge planning.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement and coordinate treatment plans for each client
- Intake
- Assessment
- Gathering social histories
- Conducting treatment progress evaluations
- Documenting in OPUS
- Preparing discharge summaries
- Assist clients in developing recovery plans and community support
- Maintaining appropriate participation and progress in attaining treatment goals
Benefits
- This is a full-time position (40 hours a week) with State Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
