Substance Abuse Counselor, Clinical

Adult Correction; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Standard retirement plans

NC Flex program

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Parental leave

Job summary

The NC Department of Adult Correction seeks a licensed clinical supervisor to lead a clinical team at a 300-bed residential treatment facility in Goldsboro, NC. The role involves administrative and clinical supervision, case consultation, and delivering advanced counseling for individuals with co-occurring disorders.

You will coordinate with psychiatry, medical teams, facility management, and staff to plan and deliver individualized treatment.

Qualifications

• Licensed as LCAS or CSI or eligible to practice under the applicable act.
• Experience in assessment, treatment and/or referral of substance abusing offenders.
• Knowledge of electronic treatment records and spreadsheet usage.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clinical supervision to staff at a 300-bed program.
• Offer case consultation and educational/clinical counseling for complex cases.
• Coordinate treatment planning with psychiatry, medical and facility teams.
• Deliver individual counseling and participate in program delivery.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Co-occurring disorders

Chemical dependency counseling

Electronic records & spreadsheets

Education

LCAS or CSI licensure

Tools

Electronic treatment records system

Spreadsheet software

Job description

About Us

The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!

Description of Work

This is a 300-bed residential treatment facility responsible for the delivery of chemical dependency treatment services to probationers sent by the courts and parolees released from the State Prison System and transitioning back into the community. Rehabilitation and Reentry Treatment staff plans, administers, and coordinates chemical dependency screening and substance use disorder treatment services within the Department of Adult Correction. The selected candidate for this position will function as part of the clinical team at a 300-bed residential treatment program and will provide administrative/clinical supervision and training to assigned staff. This position will provide case consultation and educational and clinical counseling in serious and complicated cases requiring a wide range of advanced clinical skills with a specific focus on co-occurring diagnosis in the resident population. Other duties associated with this position include counseling; consultation with psychiatrist, substance abuse program manager, facility management, medical team; and individual treatment planning and delivery.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Management Preferences

Knowledge of the theories or practices of chemical dependency counseling Experience in the assessment, treatment, and/or referral of substance abusing offenders or of clients involved in the criminal justice system. Knowledge of an electronic system of treatment records and of a spreadsheet application.

Salary Range: $47,703 - $83,479

Location: DART Center (Goldsboro, NC)

Necessary Special Qualifications

Licensed as a Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS) or as a Clinical Supervisor Intern (CSI) to practice under the provisions of the North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Practice Act. NOTE Applicants possessing one of these credentials from a governing authority recognized by the North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board will also be considered Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS) Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Eligibility and Experience

Minimum Education and Experience 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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Veterans’ and National Guard Preference Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications. Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation and Benefits: The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NC Flex 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 the website for State Benefits.

• Health insurance options
• Standard and supplemental retirement plans
• NC Flex program
• Paid vacation
• Sick leave
• Community service leave
• Paid parental leave

ADA Accommodations

ADA Accommodations Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), NCDAC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

EEO Statement

EEO Statement The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

About the Employer

North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services. Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website. Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Find your next opportunity today!

Values and Opportunities

Valuing Education and Experience The State of North Carolina values the knowledge and experience of our jobseekers and current state employees. Approximately 91 percent of state job classifications allow experience to be substituted for education or do not require a post-secondary degree. Learn more about how you may qualify for a position through education or directly related experience, or a combination of both, with the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide.