Substance Abuse Counselor, Clinical - JFK ADATC

** Agency
* *** Division
* *** Job Classification Title
** Substance Abuse Counselor, Clinical (NS)
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* * NC12

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** Description of Work
** The Substance Abuse Counselor, Clinical is primarily responsible for the provision of assessment, case management, continuing care and follow-up, crisis intervention, individual and group therapy, and family education for ADATC patients. The Substance Abuse Counselor, Clinical must have the ability to work independently and with the interdisciplinary treatment team.
** Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

/Management Preferences
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* Job Description:

(KSA/ MANAGEMENT PREFERENCES)
Recruitment Range (fully licensed): $45,926.00 - $80,369.00
* Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.
** The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:
* * 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

Applicant must be licensed or licensed eligible. Management will consider a trainee (LCAS-A) if no fully qualified applicants apply.
*** LCAS-A considered upon review.**
* * 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 are considered requisite for this position.
* Minimum

Education and Experience Requirements for Trainee Appointment:

Licensed as a Clinical Addictions Specialist - Associate (LCAS-A).
* Trainee Rates:
** 0-6 months: $44,588.00
** 6-12 months: $46,372.00
** 12-18 months: $48,226.00
** 18-24 months: $50,155.00
** Fully licensed/24 months: $52,000*##
** This Position Is Exempt And Is EXEMPT From Certain Provisions Of The .**##
** This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And
* Must* Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.**## ##
** We Will Be Recruiting For Multiple Positions With This Post. Your Application Will Be Considered For All Noted Open Positions.**## ##
** 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.##

** Supplemental Contact Information:
** DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.  Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use…