CADC - Wilson, NC

Noble Hearts HR Consulting•Wilson, NC

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Dixon Social Interactive Services, Inc. (DSIS) is seeking a compassionate and qualified Substance Abuse Counselor to provide clinical services within its Substance Abuse Comprehensive Outpatient Treatment (SACOT) and Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Program (SAIOP). The role provides person-centered substance use disorder treatment to adults through counseling, case management, treatment planning, assessments, crisis intervention, and clinical documentation. Services are provided under the supervision of an LCAS or CCS and in accordance with North Carolina behavioral health and Medicaid requirements, including 10A NCAC 27G .0104 and .4400. The position is full-time in Wilson, North Carolina, with primarily in-person service delivery and possible travel for community-based services and crisis response. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with 8- or 10-hour day shifts, an on-call rotation, and participation in the organization’s 24/7/365 crisis response system. The position may require face-to-face crisis response within two hours when required. Pay is $17–$24 per hour.

Requirements

Meet North Carolina Medicaid Qualified Professional (QP) criteria or applicable CADC requirements.
Meet one of the stated QP pathways: a current license, provisional license, certificate, registration, or permit issued by the governing board regulating a human service profession, except as otherwise permitted under applicable North Carolina regulations; a master’s degree in a human service field and at least one year of full-time post-graduate MH/DD/SA experience; a bachelor’s degree in a human service field and at least two years of full-time post-bachelor’s MH/DD/SA experience; or a bachelor’s degree in a non-human service field and at least four years of full-time post-bachelor’s MH/DD/SA experience.
Be credentialed by, or registered at minimum with, the North Carolina Addiction Specialist Professional Practice Board, as applicable.
Have a strong understanding of substance use disorder treatment and recovery principles.
Be able to maintain accurate and compliant clinical records.
Have strong written and verbal communication skills.
Have strong clinical documentation and organizational skills.
Be able to facilitate effective individual and group counseling sessions.
Have assessment, treatment planning, and crisis intervention skills.
Be able to work collaboratively with clients, families, providers, and community partners.
Be able to maintain confidentiality and uphold client rights.
Be able to work independently while participating effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
Be able to read and write English and produce clear, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of addiction or substance abuse counseling experience.
Previous SACOT, SAIOP, intensive outpatient, or similar behavioral health treatment experience.
Experience working with adults with substance use and co-occurring behavioral health needs.
Familiarity with North Carolina Medicaid documentation and behavioral health regulations.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement Person-Centered Plans (PCPs) for assigned clients.
Provide individual, group, and family counseling services.
Facilitate daily group counseling sessions in accordance with SACOT/SAIOP program requirements.
Conduct ongoing assessments and reassessments of client needs.
Provide case management, service coordination, and community referrals and linkages.
Coordinate biochemical screenings, including urine drug screens, as required.
Provide crisis intervention, emotional support, and appropriate safety interventions.
Maintain accurate, timely, and Medicaid-compliant clinical documentation.
Complete service notes that clearly reflect services provided and their alignment with client treatment goals.
Ensure documentation and service delivery comply with Medicaid, SACOT/SAIOP, regulatory, and organizational requirements.
Participate in weekly staffing meetings, clinical supervision, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Participate in the organization’s 24/7/365 crisis response system, including face-to-face response within two hours when required.
Demonstrate respect for client rights, confidentiality, diversity, and individual differences.
Maintain professional boundaries and adhere to ethical standards and organizational policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.