Substance Abuse Counselor - JFK ADATC

Substance Abuse Counselor (NS)

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

• Training and/or experience in a psychiatric or substance abuse facility
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, patients, families, community agencies, and other organizations
• Good oral and written communication skills

If you are looking for a meaningful career working as part of a multi-disciplinary team that impacts lives, please consider the Substance Abuse Counselor position at the Julian F Keith Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center (JFKADATC) in Black Mountain.

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.

This position is scheduled for Monday - Friday (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM) with occasional evening and/or weekend shifts on a rotating schedule. This position requires working 3 to 4 holidays per year. This position is designated MANDATORY and must report or stay over during adverse weather events.

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.

The NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state with approximately 18,000 employees. DHHS is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians.

Minimum Education and Experience

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.

Recruiter: Qandeel Murshin Chandler