Substance Abuse Counselor - JFK ADATC
About The Position
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor for the Julian F Keith Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center (JFKADATC) in Black Mountain. This role involves providing case management services and discharge planning for patients with substance abuse issues, including those experiencing acute and/or chronic crises related to lack of resources. The counselor will work as part of an Interdisciplinary Treatment Team, collaborating with medical, nursing, social work, recreational therapy, and education departments. The position emphasizes establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, patients, families, and community agencies. JFK ADATC is committed to employee development, offering clinical supervision for various credentials and continuing education opportunities. The facility is a 68-bed inpatient treatment center accredited by the Joint Commission and certified by CMS, serving adults with substance use and psychiatric diagnoses.
Requirements
- Training and/or experience in a psychiatric or substance abuse facility
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, patients, families, community agencies, and other organizations
- Good oral and written communication skills
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Clinical supervision for LCSW, CADC, LCAS, LCMHC and CCS credentials
- Continuing Education in Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Informed Care, CRM, and more
Responsibilities
- Provision of case management services/aftercare planning for JFK-ADATC patients on ACU.
- Psychosocial assessments.
- Counseling.
- Crisis intervention.
- Psycho-educational groups.
- Working with patients who have substance abuse issues including acute and/or chronic crises related to lack of resources.
- Working with the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team which includes staff from medical, nursing, counseling/social work, recreational therapy, and education departments.
- Provision of case management services/discharge planning for JFK-ADATC patients.
- Assessments.
- Counseling.
- Crisis intervention.
- Psycho-educational groups.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, patients, families, community agencies, and other organizations.
Benefits
- 12 paid holidays
- 14 days of vacation leave annually
- 12 days of sick leave annually
- Variety of high-quality low-cost benefit options
- Clinical supervision for LCSW, CADC, LCAS, LCMHC and CCS credentials
- Continuing Education in Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Informed Care, CRM, and more
- Work/Life Balance
- Professional development opportunities
- Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
