University Mental Health Counselor

AgencyDivisionJob Classification TitleSubstance Abuse Counselor (NS)Position NumberGradeNC10About UsNorth 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.Office of State Human Resources' website .Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Description of WorkEmployees are assigned to state facilities such as an area alcohol and drug abuse treatment center (ADATC), a state psychiatric hospital, a state developmental center, or a correctional facility. Employees provide behavioral intervention therapy related to criminal related behaviors and attitudes for those clients involved with the criminal justice system. Employees may serve as an interface between mental health providers while continuing to provide substance use disorder counseling. Employees may collaborate with other healthcare professionals on more complex cases to facilitate continuity of care.Thorough knowledge of community support groups and resources for individuals with substance use disorders.Keith Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center 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.JFKADATC 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.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.Summary or Brief Description of Work: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 (JFK ADATC) in Black Mountain.Primary responsibilities for the Substance Abuse Counselor include the provision of case management services/aftercare planning for JFK-ADATC patients. This includes making referrals to community resources, developing working relationships with referral sources, maintaining up-to-date information on housing and funding sources, and managing patient expectations. 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, recreational therapy, and education departments. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to psychosocial assessment, treatment team activities, documentation, individual and group sessions, crisis intervention and quality assurance.**The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Continuing Education in Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Informed Care, CRM, and more.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. (About the Division of Health and Human Services: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.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. 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.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.J-18808-Ljbffr State of North Carolina - Health & Human Services