Substance Abuse Counselor

Full Time
Buncombe County, NC
$39,456 - $69,048 a year
Posted
Job description

This position is located at Black Mountain Substance Abuse Treatment Center for Women in Swannanoa, NC in the Alcoholism and Chemical Dependency Program (ACDP). The Alcoholism and Chemical Dependency Program (ACDP) staff plans, administers and coordinates chemical dependency screening and substance use disorder treatment services within the Department of Adult Correction. Substance Abuse Counselors are the front line for the prison treatment programs for ACDP. They develop, implement and coordinate treatment plans for each client. Other responsibilities include intake, assessment, gathering social histories, conducting treatment progress evaluations, documenting in OPUS and preparing discharge summaries. SACs also assist clients in developing recovery plans and community support, as well as maintaining appropriate participation and progress in attaining treatment goals.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits.
**Mon - Thur, 7:30am-4pm**

Note to Current State Employees:
The salary grade for this position is NC10. State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.

About the NC Dept. of Adult Correction (DAC):
The Department of Adult Correction is responsible for the care, custody and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes State Prisons with custody, healthcare and facility operations staff as well as the division of Community Supervision. Other divisions include Administration, Compliance & Accreditation, Comprehensive Health Services, Internal Affairs & Intelligence Operations, Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission and Rehabilitation & Reentry.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application.

To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:


  • Experience providing group and individual counseling

**Applicants must pass a background check to be eligible for this job.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

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) or as a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist Associate (LCAS-A) or in an equivalent credential 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.

NOTE: To obtain certified status in the CADC credential, one must complete three (3) years of counseling under the supervision of a licensed professional and satisfy these requirements of the NC Addictions Specialist Professional Practice Board (Download PDF reader). Out-of-state applicants with similar credentials from an IC&RC Member Board will also be considered.

Alternatively, applicants possessing one of these credentials from a governing authority recognized by the NC Addictions Specialist Professional Practice Board will be considered:


  • Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS)
  • Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
  • Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC)
***Applicants possessing one (1) of these credentials will be considered including those in an Associate Status .

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