Substance Abuse Program Coordinator

State of North Carolina•C Clock Building Robeson, NC

23h•$43,267 - $75,718•Onsite

About The Position

The Substance Abuse Program Coordinator (SAPC) provides administrative supervision and ensures clinical practice fidelity for assigned alcohol and drug treatment staff. In a prison setting, supervised staff deliver screening, intake and orientation, assessment, treatment planning, group and individual counseling, documentation, client education, referrals, case management, consultation, and discharge planning. The coordinator develops and monitors work schedules and task assignments and oversees and coordinates ACDP activities. The role works with other unit supervisors to support overall program effectiveness within the facility. The position is based at Lumberton Correctional and may assist other programs in the area. Depending on direction from section leadership, the coordinator may also maintain a caseload. The position reports directly to the ACDP District EAST Manager.

Requirements

Current certification from the North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board is required.
High school diploma or GED and four years of experience working in a criminal justice environment within a correctional facility, jail-based substance abuse treatment program, or community-based substance treatment program serving offenders adjudicated through the criminal justice system, after credentialing is obtained.
Credential as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist–Associate (LCAS-A), or an equivalent credential from a governing authority recognized by the NC Addictions Specialist Professional Practice Board to practice under the North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Practice Act.

Nice To Haves

Thorough knowledge of substance use disorders, including assessment, treatment planning, counseling, recovery principles, relapse prevention, and withdrawal management.
Working knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including crisis intervention, group counseling, family therapy, and behavior modification.
Ability to plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate substance abuse treatment programs while ensuring quality services, regulatory compliance, and effective client outcomes.
Ability to recruit, train, supervise, develop, and evaluate staff; manage workloads and resources; and ensure compliance with human resources policies and procedures.
Ability to collaborate with community agencies, criminal justice partners, treatment providers, and support organizations, and to serve as a resource and consultant on substance abuse treatment and recovery services.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative supervision of assigned alcohol and drug treatment staff.
Ensure clinical practice fidelity among supervised staff.
Develop and monitor work schedules and task assignments.
Oversee and coordinate ACDP activities.
Coordinate with other unit supervisors to enhance program effectiveness within the facility.
Assist other programs within the area as needed.
Maintain a caseload if determined necessary by section leadership.