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N.C. Department of Information Technology · 3 months ago

Substance Abuse Counselor, Clinical - JFK ADATC

Buncombe

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$46K/yr - $80K/yr

The N.C. Department of Information Technology is part of the North Carolina State Government, which employs over 76,000 individuals. The Substance Abuse Counselor, Clinical is responsible for providing assessment, case management, therapy, and education for patients with substance use disorders.

Information Technology & Services

Work & Life Balance

Responsibilities

Provision of assessment

Case management

Continuing care and follow-up

Crisis intervention

Individual and group therapy

Family education for ADATC patients

Work independently and with the interdisciplinary treatment team

Qualification

Licensed Clinical Addictions SpecialistSubstance Use Disorders ExperienceMotivational Interviewing TrainingTrauma Informed Care TrainingCase Management KnowledgeIndependent Planning SkillsGroup Therapy SkillsFamily Education SkillsCrisis Intervention SkillsCultural Diversity Awareness

Required

Applicant must be licensed or licensed eligible

Licensed as a Clinical Addictions Specialist - Associate (LCAS-A)

Experience working with substance use disorders and/or psychiatric disorders

Experience with independent planning, organizing, and facilitating discharge planning

Training in motivational interviewing and trauma informed care

Thorough knowledge of case management policies and procedures gained through previous work experience

Demonstrated ability to create, implement and supervise patient treatment planning

Working knowledge of addiction, substance abuse counseling practice models; mental health policy and models of treatment; cultural diversity and its impact on treatment; and knowledge of mental health laws