DWI /SACOT/SAIOP SPECIALIST

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description- DWI Facilitator & SACOT/SAIOP SUPPORT

Why this role matters

• Help people move from early recovery to sustained change through structured group and individual counseling.
• Turn treatment plans into action with evidence-based interventions, clear goals, and consistent follow-through.
• Build a treatment culture where participants feel safe, respected, and motivated to practice new skills.

What you’ll do

• Counseling & groups
  • Conduct individual and group counseling aligned to treatment plan goals (open-cycle groups welcome new members frequently).
  • Facilitate CBT-based, MI-informed, pro-social groups; maintain a positive, safe space for discussion.
  • Deliver pre-employment & recovery workshops and life-skills training.
  • Motivate participants for change; perform crisis interventions as needed.
• Assessment, planning, & coordination
  • Complete screening, intake, orientation, assessment, and treatment planning; update PCPs and transition/discharge plans.
  • Recommend referrals and coordinate with community resources; follow up after discharge as appropriate.
  • Communicate efficiently with clients, internal teams, and referral sources.
• Documentation & compliance
  • Produce clear, concise documentation: weekly clinical reviews, staffing notes, progress notes, transition/discharge summaries.
  • Submit timely, accurate records per agency standards, definitions, protocols, and policies.
  • Provide participants information on supplemental services and community referrals beyond program scope.
• Program culture & quality
  • Implement evidence-based practices with fidelity; use data-driven strategies for ongoing practice improvement.
  • Evaluate individual/family systems and functioning in work, family, and daily routines; identify supports and treatment needs.
  • Communicate client/group/agency issues to the Program Director promptly.
  • Build and maintain partnerships with other community providers.
  • Other duties as needed.

You’ll thrive here if you…

• Create a structured, respectful group environment and can manage group dynamics smoothly.
• Balance empathy with clear boundaries, accountability, and solid clinical judgment.
• Are organized, documentation-strong, and comfortable collaborating across a multi-disciplinary team.
• Believe in evidence-based, recovery-oriented approaches and continuous improvement.

Schedule and travel

• Schedule follows program and group calendars; adjustments may occur based on participant and program needs.
• Local travel may be required for coordination with partners or referrals, as assigned.

Ethics & compliance

• Adhere to agency policies; HIPAA/OSHA; federal, state, and local regulations; and the Code of Ethical Conduct.
• Model professionalism (honesty, respect, courtesy) and communicate the agency mission appropriately in the community.

DWI Facilitator  &  SACOT/SAIOP Support

— Roles & Responsibilities

1. DWI Assessments

• Conduct DWI assessments for individuals referred through the court system, attorneys, probation, or other authorized referral sources.
• Gather and document information regarding substance-use history, DWI history, mental-health concerns, social history, and treatment needs.
• Determine appropriate recommendations based on the assessment and applicable North Carolina DWI requirements.
• Complete required assessment documentation accurately and within established timelines.
• Make referrals to appropriate levels of care when clinically or legally indicated.

1. DWI Education & Treatment Services

• Facilitate DWI-related education and treatment groups in accordance with applicable North Carolina requirements.
• Provide individual and/or group sessions based on the individual's assessment and treatment recommendations.
• Educate participants regarding alcohol and drug use, impaired driving, substance-use consequences, relapse prevention, decision-making, and recovery.
• Utilize approved curricula and evidence-based practices appropriate to the population served.
• Monitor participant participation, engagement, attendance, and progress.

1. SACOT/SAIOP Support

DWI Facilitator also support the SACOT/SAIOP programming , including:

• Facilitating structured substance-use or behavioral-health groups.
• Conducting or assisting with assessments.
• Developing or contributing to person-centered treatment plans.
• Providing individual, group, or family interventions within the employee's scope of practice.
• Coordinating with Qualified Professionals and other members of the treatment team.

1. Documentation & Compliance

• Complete progress notes, service notes, treatment plans, assessments, discharge documentation, and other required clinical records.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic health record.
• Ensure documentation supports the service provided, medical necessity, and applicable payer requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and R&C policies.
• Follow applicable NC DWI, DHHS, Medicaid, and agency requirements.
• Maintain required credentials, certifications, and continuing education.

1. Court & Referral Coordination

• Communicate professionally with probation officers, attorneys, courts, referral agencies, treatment providers, and other authorized parties.
• Provide required documentation or status information when legally permitted and appropriately authorized.
• Track participant compliance with program requirements.
• Notify appropriate personnel of significant attendance, participation, or compliance concerns.
• Assist clients with understanding their program requirements and expectations.

1. Client Engagement

• Establish professional relationships with participants while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
• Use motivational interviewing and other appropriate engagement techniques.
• Address resistance, denial, ambivalence, and barriers to participation.
• Encourage accountability while maintaining a recovery-oriented and nonjudgmental approach.
• Connect participants with community resources when additional support is needed.

1. Crisis & Safety

• Recognize signs of intoxication, withdrawal, suicidal ideation, relapse, or other behavioral-health emergencies.
• Follow R&C's crisis-response and safety procedures.
• Make appropriate referrals to emergency services or a higher level of care when necessary.
• Document significant clinical or safety concerns appropriately.

1. Team Collaboration

• Participate in staff meetings, case consultations, supervision, and interdisciplinary treatment planning.
• Work closely with Clinical Directors, Qualified Professionals, therapists, Peer Support Specialists, case managers, and other R&C staff.
• Communicate changes in client status and treatment needs.
• Participate in quality-improvement activities and chart reviews.

1. Community Engagement

• Develop positive working relationships with local referral sources and community partners.
• Represent R&C Consulting Group professionally in the community.
• Participate in outreach, educational events, and community resource activities when assigned.
• Help strengthen referral relationships with courts, probation, health departments, treatment providers, and community organizations.

Key Performance Expectations

DWI Facilitators are measured on:

• DWI assessments completed accurately and timely
• Required groups/sessions conducted
• Client attendance and engagement
• Timely clinical documentation
• Compliance with NC DWI and payer requirements
• Appropriate referrals and care coordination
• Caseload/productivity expectations
• Professional communication with referral sources
• Client retention and successful program completion
• Participation in supervision and quality assurance

Recommended Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Substance Abuse Counseling, Criminal Justice, or related field .
• Appropriate substance-use/behavioral-health credential or eligibility for the credential required by the services being provided.
• Experience working with individuals with substance-use disorders, DWI offenders, criminal-justice populations, or behavioral-health needs preferred.
• Knowledge of North Carolina DWI requirements and substance-use treatment systems strongly preferred.
• Strong communication, documentation, group facilitation, and assessment skills.
• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds and varying levels of motivation for treatment.

Contact HR for additional information:  

Dionna L. Hasan

SR HR Director

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Why R&C Consulting Group

• Recovery-focused mission with dignity, respect, and practical outcomes at the center.
• Supportive team culture and collaborative treatment approach.
• Commitment to EBP fidelity and data-informed practice improvement.

Equal Opportunity Employer
R&C Consulting Group is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. We value diversity and are committed to a respectful, inclusive workplace.