Qualified Drug​/Alcohol Abuse Counselor

Scope of Services:

• Substance misuse and abuse assessments for applicants and students.
• Individual counseling, brief interventions, support groups, and case management.
• Development of assessment and treatment plans.
• Crisis intervention and referrals for outside care when required.
• Coordination with the Center Mental Health Consultant, Health & Wellness Director, physicians, counseling staff, and other center personnel.
• Conduct drug testing and maintain chain-of-custody procedures.
• Maintain accurate Student Health Records (SHR) and all required documentation in accordance with HIPAA and Job Corps requirements.
• Conduct substance misuse prevention education for new students and at least three center-wide prevention and education activities annually.
• Attend required meetings, training sessions, webinars, and conference calls.
• Submit required monthly reports and maintain daily sign-in/sign-out logs.
• Comply with all Job Corps policies, infection control procedures, privacy requirements, and applicable Department of Labor guidelines.

• Hold an active, unrestricted substance abuse license or certification meeting the minimum requirements of the State of North Carolina.
• Meet applicable Job Corps Policy and Requirements Handbook (PRH) requirements.
• Be eligible for Department of Labor approval prior to performing services.
• Maintain all required licenses, certifications, and insurance throughout contract performance.

• Location
  :
  Lyndon
  
  B. Johnson Job Corps Center, 3170 Wayah Road, Franklin, NC 28734
• Performance Period
  :
  August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027
• Required Schedule
  :
• Wednesday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
• Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Approximately 20 hours per week.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status,or any other characteristic protected by law.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form uponhire.