Substance Abuse Counselor Clinical

Location: Welch

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January 20, 2026 (13 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR-105784
** Agency
* * Dept of Health and Human Services
** Division
* * Central Regional Hospital
** Job Classification Title
** Substance Abuse Counselor, Clinical (NS)
** Position Number
**** Grade
* * NC12

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.
** Description of Work
** We are currently recruiting for multiple Clinical Substance Abuse Counselors to function as a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialists at Central Regional Hospital (CRH) in the Department of Psychosocial Treatment (PST).
The primary purpose of this position is to provide evidenced based substance use group therapy, assessment, and individual therapy for adult patients, though some work with adolescents may be required. The role of this position is primarily as a group counselor but may also provide individual counseling by referral and assessments for patients with substance use history, for diagnostic purposes.
** Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

/Management Preferences
**** Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

/Management Preferences
** Salary Grade Range: $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:
* Considerable knowledge of evidence-based group treatment for substance use
* Considerable knowledge and practical application of advanced therapeutic approaches, group dynamics, crisis intervention, and trauma focused therapy
* Considerable knowledge of medical terminology, disease processes, and their treatment as they relate to decisions regarding clinical interventions and appropriate therapies based on medical or psychological diagnoses
* Thorough knowledge of the substance abuse addiction processes, including psychological and physical withdrawal
* Thorough knowledge of assessment tools for addiction disorders

This position is Exempt from certain provisions of The This position is designated as mandatory and
* must* report or stay over during adverse weather events.
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* Working hours:

** Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 5:00pm with flexibility
** Minimum

Education and Experience
** 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 the

Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Licensed as a Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS) or as a Clinical Supervisor Intern (CSI) from a governing authority recognized by the NC Addictions Specialist Professional Practice Board to practice under the provisions of the North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Practice Act.
** EEO Statement
** The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
** Recruiter:
** Theodora Bumpass Ramsey
** Email:
** talent acquisition.gov
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