Case Manager (Cadc - Substance Abuse Counselor)

This is a repost.

All previous candidates are required to reapply in order to be considered.

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

Primary responsibilities for the Case Manager (CADC- 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 Case Manager (CADC- Substance Abuse Counselor)  works with patients who have substance abuse issues including acute and/or chronic crises related to lack of resources. The Case Manager (CADC- 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.

Work Schedule:  Monday

• Friday;  8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

with rotating holiday coverage.

This position is designated Mandatory and 

must report or stay over during adverse weather events.

About the facility:

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 NC Department of Health and Human Services:

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) serves the needs of the most vulnerable of North Carolinians and to accomplish this, we hire only the most dedicated and caring individuals.  Finding qualified clinical professionals to treat and care for our clients is a continual challenge as demand for services grows and the availability of providers struggles to keep pace.  We are seeking a motivated individual who is up for this challenge and is dedicated to our mission of providing North Carolinians with the very best in clinical care.

Compensation & Benefits:

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits.   Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis).  Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave.  In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.  Visit our website for additional information on State Benefits for employees.  No waiting periods!

JFK-ADATC is an approved loan repayment facility with HRSA Nursing Corps and the STAR Program where employees can apply for programs that will repay part or all of your outstanding student loan debt!

Candidates are qualified based upon the information submitted on the state job online application.  Any information omitted from the application but included in an attachment, will not be considered as qualifying experience.  PLEASE INCLUDE ALL Knowledge, Skills and Abilities IN THE BODY OF THE APPLICANTION, resumes are not acceptable.

Work history and education (as applicable for the position) must be included on the application.  "See Resume or See Attachment" will not be accepted, nor is a text or attached resume accepted in lieu of a completed application.  Please complete your application in full.

Qualified applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:

• Working knowledge of and application of medical terminology, disease processes, and treatment related to decisions regarding clinical interventions and appropriate therapies.

• Thorough knowledge of community support groups and resources for individuals with substance use disorders.

• Skill in evaluating and screening clients for appropriate treatment and referrals.

• Experience in developing and maintaining interpersonal relationships to include effective oral and written communication with team members, patients, and other healthcare providers.

• Demonstrated ability to recognize co-occurring disorders and make appropriate mental health referrals while actively continuing to provide substance use disorder counseling.

• Advocate for patients' needs and concerns and is aware of cultural, ethnic, and gender differences.

• Demonstrated ability to serve as a resource/peer consultant.

For tips on how to complete this online application, please visit https://oshr.nc.gov/work-for-nc/how-do-i-get-job.    

Application Tip:  You must show in writing how you possessed and applied ALL of the above Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's)  in all of the previous positions you include on your application under the "Job Duties" section.  ALL of the above KSA's are required to qualify for this position.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 https://oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details   

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), Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor

• Intern  (CADC-I) or Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor

• Registrant (CADC-R)

or 

• as a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist

- Associate (LCAS-A), 

or

• an equivalent credential from a governing authority recognized by the NC Addictions Specialist Professional Practice Board.

For tips on how to complete this online application, please visit https://oshr.nc.gov/work-for-nc/how-do-i-get-job.       

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services 

is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• All Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities are a tobacco free environment.  The use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campus.

• All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.

• All positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone.  To check the status of your application, please log in to your account.  Communication with applicants regarding the status of their application will be via email only.  You will either receive a call to schedule an interview or an email notifying you when the job has been filled.

For technical issues with your applications, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Human Resources at 828-257-6238.