What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substance Abuse Counselor - Clinical position at State of North Carolina?
The Julian F. Keith Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center in Black Mountain 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.
Who we are: JFKADATC is a 72-bed inpatient treatment facility designed to meet the needs of adults with substance use disorders from the 44 westernmost counties in North Carolina.
What we do: The facility treats adults with substance use disorders and psychiatric diagnoses. JFK is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations as a Behavioral Health facility and certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as an inpatient psychiatric hospital.
What you will do: The Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor is primarily responsible for provision of assessments, case management, continuing care and follow up, crisis intervention, individual and group therapy and family education for ADATC patients. Management will consider a trainee (LCASA), if no fully qualified applicants apply. Applicant must be licensed or licensed eligible.
typically working from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
What We Offer:
*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. (Visit this link for a more detailed description of state employee benefits.)
About the facility: JFK-ADATC is a 68-bed inpatient treatment facility designed to meet the needs of adults with substance use disorders from the 44 westernmost counties in North Carolina. The facility treats individuals with substance abuse and psychiatric diagnoses. We are accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations as a Behavioral Health facility and certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as an inpatient psychiatric hospital. Our treatment program focuses on individualized acute rehab services and detox/crisis stabilization. Coordination of treatment is provided through small interdisciplinary treatment teams consisting of representatives from counseling, nursing, recreation therapy, medical/psychiatric, psychological, social work, and substance abuse education departments.
About NC Department of Health and Human Services: The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) serves the needs of the most vulnerable of North Carolinians and to accomplish this, we hire only the most dedicated and caring individuals. Finding qualified clinical professionals to treat and care for our clients is a continual challenge as demand for services grows and the availability of providers struggles to keep pace. We are seeking a motivated individual who is up for this challenge and is dedicated to our mission of providing North Carolinians with the very best in clinical care.
Compensation & Benefits: The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit our website for additional information on State Benefits for employees.
Per G.S. 126-5 (c1) (37), this position is Exempt from all provisions of NC General Statute Chapter 126State Human Resources Act) with the exception of Articles 6 and 7.
*This position is designated MANDATORY and must report or stay over during adverse weather events.
Candidates are qualified based upon the information submitted on the state job online application. Any information omitted from the application but included in an attachment, such as a resume, will not be considered as qualifying experience. PLEASE INCLUDE ALL Knowledge, Skills and Abilities IN THE BODY OF THE APPLICANTION.
Attached resumes are not permissible; please do not attach to the application. However, copy/paste from your resume into the body of the application is acceptable. Work history and education (as applicable for the position) must be included on the application. “See Resume or See Attachment” will not be accepted, nor is a text or attached resume accepted in lieu of a completed application. Please complete your application in full.
Qualified applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:
•Considerable experience and skill creating patient assessments
•Demonstrated ability to create, implement and supervise patient treatment planning
•Thorough knowledge of case management policies and procedures gained through previous work experience
•Experience with independent planning, organizing, and facilitating discharge planning
•Documented experience facilitating group therapy for adults who use substances
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See https://oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.
Minimum Education and Experience:
A Master’s degree in counseling or related human services field from an accredited school AND
At least 2 years of supervised counseling experience. LCAS required;
LCASA considered upon review. Working knowledge of addiction, substance abuse counseling practice models; mental health policy and models of treatment; cultural diversity and its impact on treatment; and knowledge of mental health laws are considered requisite for this position. Management will consider a LCASA (trainee) if no fully qualified applicants apply.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements for Trainee Appointment - Master's degree from an appropriately accredited school.
Management Preferences:
Training in motivational interviewing and trauma informed care.
Experience working with substance use disorders and/or psychiatric disorders
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. This is a generalized representation of positions in this class and is not intended to identify essential functions per ADA.
Annual salary is determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and other salary administration considerations.
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application. Applicants who obtained their education outside of the United States and its territories are expected to assume responsibility for having their academic degrees validated as equivalent to a degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States.
Please make sure you complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual position, only the most recent application received prior to the posting closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.
- All Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities are a tobacco free environment. The use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campus.
- All employees are required to adhere to the facility’s Vaccination Policy.
- All positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Communication with applicants regarding the status of their application will be via email only. You will either receive a call to schedule an interview or an email notifying you when the job has been filled.
For technical issues with your applications, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Human Resources at 828-257-6238.
Salary : $44,588 - $78,028
