Substance Use Counselor
Substance Use Counselor – Detention Center
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Salary Range: $47,392.00 to $59,241.00 per year. This is an exempt (salaried) position. Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant’s salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job.
Position Specific Information
This position will be housed onsite at the Mecklenburg County Detention Center in uptown Charlotte at 801 East Fourth Street, Charlotte, NC 28202. The position hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Candidates are required to be credentialed or licensed with the NCASPPB including CADC, or LCAS. Provisionally certified and associate licensed individuals may be considered such as LCAS-A and CADC-INTERN status with the NCASPPB.
The candidate for this position will be responsible for providing treatment services (individual counseling, group counseling, facilitating screenings and assessments, and case management duties) following the 12 Core Functions of substance use counseling.
Selected candidate will be required to complete onboarding processes with both the County and with the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO). This includes the ability to obtain and maintain facility access to the Mecklenburg County Detention Center as a contingency of employment.
Essential Functions
- Provide substance use services based on the 12 core functions of substance use counseling
- Provide individual and group counseling
- Assist with the development of the client’s person-centered plan and monitor progress
- Complete documentation in accordance with Federal, state and county policies
- Participate in clinical supervision
- Provide didactic education on recovery related topics
- Generate letters on behalf of clients to verify participation in treatment
- Conduct random urine drug screens or Breathalyzer tests
- Complete Incident Reports as needed
- Maintain client records
- Work on an interdisciplinary team and communicate daily with the team
- May be required to staff shelters in the event of a disaster or assist with other mass care duties in the event of an emergency
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: Minimum of three years of experience in substance abuse counseling.
Education: Bachelor's Degree in a human services field.
Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted: Yes
Licenses and Certifications
- Certified as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), or Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS), by the North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board.
- Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License.
- May require the ability to obtain and maintain Mecklenburg County Driving Privileges.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous work experience in a criminal justice setting.
Proficient in various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite.
Job ID - Req15838