Substance Abuse Counselor - JFK ADATC

State of North Carolina

42d • Onsite

About The Position

Employees are assigned to state facilities such as an area alcohol and drug abuse treatment center (ADATC), a state psychiatric hospital, a state developmental center, or a correctional facility. Employees assist clients with substance use disorders with development of cognitive, behavioral, social, and vocational skills through the use of counseling, behavioral and case management interventions. Work involves screening clients who are referred for addictive and/or psychological disorders. Employees use standardized tools to screen clients, conduct intakes and orientations, and complete assessments (social, educational, cultural, psychological, physical, career, and familial histories). Employees provide behavioral intervention therapy related to criminal related behaviors and attitudes for those clients involved with the criminal justice system. Employees may serve as an interface between mental health providers while continuing to provide substance use disorder counseling. Employees may collaborate with other healthcare professionals on more complex cases to facilitate continuity of care.

The Julian F. Keith Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center is currently accepting applications for a Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor position. The primary purpose of the Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor is to develop and implement the primary therapeutic treatment of the patient.

If you are looking for a meaningful career working as part of a multi-disciplinary team that impacts lives, please consider the Substance Abuse Counselor position at the Julian F. Keith Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center (JFK ADATC) in Black Mountain.

Requirements

• Experience providing group and individual counseling.
• Thorough knowledge of community support groups and resources for individuals with substance use disorders.
• Skill in evaluating and screening clients for appropriate treatment and referrals
• 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 to practice under the provisions of the North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Practice Act.
• Applicants must pass a background check to be eligible for this job
• This position is designated MANDATORY and must report or stay over during adverse weather events.

Responsibilities

• Provision of case management services/aftercare planning for JFK-ADATC patients.
• Making referrals to community resources
• Developing working relationships with referral sources
• Maintaining up-to-date information on housing and funding sources
• Managing patient expectations.
• Work with patients who have substance abuse issues including acute and/or chronic crises related to lack of resources.
• Work with the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team which includes staff from medical, nursing, counseling, recreational therapy, and education departments.
• Psychosocial assessment
• Treatment team activities
• Documentation
• Individual and group sessions
• Crisis intervention
• Quality assurance

Benefits

• JFK is committed to the continuous professional development of our employees. We offer clinical supervision for LCSW, CADC, LCAS, LCMHC and CCS credentials.
• Continuing Education in Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Informed Care, CRM, and more.
• Work/Life Balance. JFK offers a 40-hour workweek with no on-call requirements.
• As a state employee you are eligible for a variety of high-quality low-cost benefit options.
• State employees receive 12 paid holidays and earn 14 days of vacation leave and 12 days of sick leave annually.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED