Substance Use Counselor - Men's Shelter
About The Position
This position performs key job functions at a community partner work site. Employment in this position is conditional upon following all policies and procedures of the community partner host agency and adhering to all requirements that the community partner agency has established to grant and maintain physical and/or virtual access to the work site. If access is revoked, employment will be terminated. Provide counseling to individuals with various substance use and mental health issues. This position, with a high degree of latitude, is responsible for providing general counseling, developing person-centered plans, and providing educational lectures based on the 12 core functions of substance use counseling.
Requirements
- Minimum of three years of experience in substance abuse counseling.
- Bachelor's Degree in a human services field.
- CADC certified as an Alcohol & Drug Counselor, LCAS Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist, by the North Carolina Addictions Specialist Professional Practice Board, LCAS-A associate licensed individuals may be considered.
- Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License
- Requires County Driving Privileges
- Proficient in various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience completing NCTOPPs, Person Centered Plans, and Service Authorization Requests.
Responsibilities
- Provide substance use services based on the 12 core functions of substance use counseling
- Provide individual and group counseling
- Assist with the development of the client’s person-centered plan and monitor progress
- Complete documentation in accordance with Federal, state and county policies
- Participate in clinical supervision
- Provide didactic education on recovery related topics
- Generate letters on behalf of clients to verify participation in treatment
- Conduct random urine drug screens or Breathalyzer tests
- Complete Incident Reports as needed
- Maintain client record
- Work on an interdisciplinary team and communicate daily with the team
- May be required to staff shelters in the event of a disaster or assist with other mass care duties in the event of an emergency
Benefits
- medical, dental, vision, life, short term disability, long term disability, accident, cancer, critical illness, medical bridge and pet insurance
- dependent care, healthcare and commuter flexible spending accounts
- health savings account
- paid holiday, vacation and sick days
- near site clinics for preventive care and illnesses
- an employee assistance program including financial and legal counseling
- access to Mecklenburg County fitness and aquatic facilities
- paid family leave
- tuition reimbursement
- a 5% employer match on retirement savings plan contributions
- a defined benefit plan for retirement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
