Substance Abuse Counselor - JFK ADATC

Health & Human Services; North Carolina; On-site; USD 43,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

JFK ADATC is seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor to provide case management and aftercare planning for patients on ACU. You will perform psychosocial assessments, counseling, crisis intervention, and lead psycho-educational groups to support individuals with substance use disorders.

Collaborating with an Interdisciplinary Treatment Team, you’ll address acute and chronic crises, ensuring resources are accessible and care is coordinated for patients across the unit.

Qualifications

• Training and/or experience in a psychiatric or substance abuse facility.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management services and aftercare planning for JFK-ADATC patients on ACU.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments, counseling, crisis intervention and psycho-educational groups.
• Work with patients with substance abuse issues including acute and chronic crises related to lack of resources.
• Collaborate with Interdisciplinary Treatment Team across medical, nursing, counseling/social work, recreation therapy and education.

Skills

Good communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

About Us

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!

Description of Work

Primary responsibilities for this Substance Abuse Counselor include the provision of case management services/aftercare planning for JFK-ADATC patients on ACU. Other duties include psychosocial assessments, counseling, crisis intervention, and psycho-educational groups.

The Substance Abuse Counselor works with patients who have substance abuse issues including acute and/or chronic crises related to lack of resources.

The Substance Abuse Counselor must have the ability to work with the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team which includes staff from medical, nursing, counseling/social work, recreational therapy, and education departments.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences.

Recruitment Range: $43,267 to $75,718

Training and/or experience in a psychiatric or substance abuse facility.

Good oral and written communication skills.

About the facility

JFK ADATC 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; and Work/Life Balance. JFK offers a 40-hour workweek with no on-call requirements and a shared caseload across a 9-person team. 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.

JFK 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. 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.

About the Division

The NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state with approximately18,000 employees. DHHS is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well‑being of all North Carolinians.

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. High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Qualifications

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.

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.