Substance Abuse Counselor, Clinical - Walter B. Jones Center

Per G.S. 126-5(c1) (37), this position is Exempt from all provisions of NC General Statute Chapter 126 (State Human Resources Act) with the exception of Articles 6 and 7.*

This is a repost, previous applicants will still be considered and do not need to reapply.

The Substance Abuse Counselor, Clinical (LCAS) position will be responsible for providing direct patient care services to an inpatient population of men and women admitted to the Walter B. Jones Center, Woodside Treatment Facility. Job responsibilities include the following:

• Individual and Group Counseling

• Case Management and psycho-education with an assigned group of patients

• Work primarily as part of a treatment triad to provide clinical services

Typically work 8:00 am  - 5:00 pm. Weekend and holiday coverage as assigned.

About the Walter B. Jones Center:

The Walter B. Jones Center operates two adult inpatient treatment programs on site in Greenville, NC: (1) Woodside Treatment Center and (2) Lakeside Psychiatric Hospital.

 The primary purpose and mission of the Walter B. Jones Center is "To provide inpatient treatment, psychiatric stabilization and medical detoxification for individuals with mental health, substance use and other co-occurring psychiatric diagnoses for ongoing community based treatment and recovery".  The Center is accredited by the Joint Commission and SAMHSA/CSAT.  Two specialty programs are offered to all 100 NC Counties: (1) Inpatient Opioid Treatment for adults and (2) Inpatient Perinatal Services for women in their 1st, 2nd, and 3rd trimesters with substance use disorders.      

To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form.  Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.  Qualified candidates must document on the application that they possess all of the following:

• Considerable knowledge and practical application of advanced therapeutic approaches, group dynamics, and crisis intervention, family and trauma-focused therapy.

• Proven skill in expressing ideas clearly and concisely and in working effectively with staff and clients.

• Thorough knowledge of the substance abuse addiction processes, including psychological and physical withdrawal.

• Proven skill in establishing rapport with clients and their families and in applying techniques of assessing psychosocial, behavioral, and psychological aspects of addiction.

• Proven skill in formulating clear, goal-oriented treatment plans with appropriate documentation.

• Considerable knowledge of recovery-based community resources, such as Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous, etc.

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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

Licensed as a Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS) or as a Clinical Supervisor Intern (CSI) to practice under the provisions of the North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Practice Act.

In the event that no applicants fully licensed as a Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS) are found, management will consider applicants with credentials of LCAS - Associate for supervision under the DHHS Trainee Progression Program.

IMPORTANT: LCAS or LCAS-A credentials are required. Enter your current and valid licensure information in the Certificates and Licenses section of the State Job Application.

Degrees must be from appropriately accredited colleges or universities.       The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal records background checks.  Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses.  All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone.  To check to status of your application, please log in to your account.  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 application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627.  Applicants will be communicated with via email only for updates on the status of their application.  If there are any other questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR.    

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