Substance Abuse Counselor Jobs in North Carolina

Job Title: Substance Abuse Counselor Company: Location: Asheville, NC Description: Crossroads Treatment Center, a growing outpatient drug addictions treatment facility in Asheville, is looking for a Substance Abuse Counselor. Will conduct patient intake interviews, counseling on addictions and life improvement issues, development of patient treatment plans, and case management with other support agencies. Related Bachelor's degree and previous addictions counseling experience highly preferred; must have excellent communications skills, be able to handle multiple tasks, and be very dependable. Challenging and rewarding full time position with occational Saturday morning rotation schedule duties. Competitive salary and benefits plan, including eligibilty for medical/dental insurance after 30 days of service. No legal impediments to serving in a licensed opiate treatment program. Please send resume and cover letter to Register to View or fax to Register to View

Job Title: Substance Abuse Counselor Company: Location: Raleigh, NC Description: SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR JOB DESCRIPTION ACTT DUTIES: 1. Outpatient services include but are not limited to; screening, assessment, intake, individual counseling, group and family counseling, crisis intervention, case management, documentation, referral and discharge planning. 2. Provides outreach, consultation, education and prevention services to persons and communities as assigned by the Team Leader. 3. Provides information, education and support to family members and collaterals with the written informed consent of the client; Collaborates with other professional staff for metal health assessment and treatment for clients with dual diagnosis. 4. Develops, monitoring, implements, & revising in collaboration with client(s), an individualized person centered treatment plan base on the assessment including: patients problems, specific and measurable short and long range goals and specify the treatment intervention with a multidisciplinary treatment team. . 5. Performs voluntary and court ordered assessments, including related diagnostics and testing, for clients needing substance abuse treatment and other services; 6. Provide on-call after hour¡¦s consultation on a rotating schedule. 7. Dictates discharge summary when client completes treatment and has it entered in the medical record within one week after discharge. The summary is to include the reasons for discharge, status at discharge, final evaluation of progress, aftercare recommendations and required signatures. 8. Make contacts with new or potential referral sources in the community for services we provide. 9. Enters progress notes into the patient¡¦s record documenting the content of contact with the patient or with collateral sources for the patient. Progress notes shall be filed in the medical record of the client within 24-48 hrs and include patient progress as related to the treatment plan and be signed and dated producing a continuous and unbroken record; 10. Completes Medicaid and other insurance forms when indicated in a timely manner. 11. Documents transfer or change made in the patient¡¦s level of care and includes the basis for the recommendation using approved placement criteria, date of transfer and name of the facility to which the client is transferred. 12. Multiple contacts with consumers may be as frequent as 2 or 3 times per day, seven days per week and depend on individual need and a mutually agreed upon plan between individuals and program staff. Many, if not all staff shall share responsibility for addressing the needs or all individuals requiring frequent contact. An average of 3 contacts per week for all consumers. 13. 80% of services must be face-to-face with consumer & 75% of services contacts must be in the community in a non-office based or non-facility based setting. 14. Participates in daily staff meetings & supervisory meetings with QP. 15. Assurance of Client Confidentiality, Rights, and Safety. 16. Knowledge of agency Policies & Procedures. 17. Keep all trainings required by the State and local agencies. 18. Perform other duties as assigned by Administrative Team. 19. Check the DHHS website on a daily basis for new announcements, bulletins, etc. www.dhhs.state.nc.us/mhddsas/ and www.dhhs.state.nc.us/dma/ 20. Coordinate/review physical appearance of facility to ensure that it provides quality, & professional services at all times. 21. Have a superb relationships with schools, churches, community agencies, families, etc., 22. Work as a team player with co-workers & community agencies. 23. Coordinate referrals, admissions, and review of consumers. 24. Transport consumers in company vehicle off-campus. PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Maintain sufficient physical agility to intervene with violent, uncooperative consumers & be able to exert minimum necessary strength to restrain consumers; Ability to move about ex.) Bending, lifting individuals & objects, stoop, walking, running, stand, etc.; Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction; Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole had(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard; Communication skills using the spoken word & typing on computer; Ability to see within normal parameters; Ability to hear within normal range; QUALIFICATIONS: ?Ï Minimum four-year degree in human service but prefers Master¡¦s degree. ?Ï Has CCS, CCAS, or CSAC ?Ï Minimum of two years experience in child, adult, or adult human services ?Ï Able to read, write, and understand directives. ?Ï Has no known history of abuse, neglect, or exploitation.

Job Title: Substance Abuse Counselor Company: Wilmington Treatment Center Location: Wilmington, NC Description: SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELORCRC Health Corporation, the country's largest provider of specialized behavioral health care services, is recruiting for an experienced Substance Abuse Counselor for its Wilmington location. Master's degree with applicable NC state license/ certification required. Send/Fax resume to 2520 Troy Dr., Wilmington, NC 28401. Fax Register to View or Register to View No phone calls please. EOE.Source: starnewsonline.monster.com

Job Title: Addiction Therapist Job in FAYETTEVILLE, NC Company: Federal Government Jobs Location: Fayetteville, NC Description: Job Description (Please follow all instructions carefully) Job Title: Addiction Therapist Department: Department Of Veterans Affairs Agency: Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration Job Announcement Number: 565-10-032 Salary Range: 48,895.00 - 63,559.00 USD /year Series & Grade: GS-0101-09/09 Open Period: Thursday, March 04, 2010 to Wednesday, March 24, 2010 Position Information: Full-Time  Permanent Duty Locations: 01 vacancies - VAMC Fayetteville Who May Be Considered: Applications will be accepted from current and former competitive service Federal employees, and people eligible under special hiring authorities. Job Summary: Tour of Duty: Requires two days out of five day week to work from 10:00 am to 6:30pm and the remaining three days from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Location Summary:  The Fayetteville VA Medical Center is located in eastern North Carolina. This area has affordable housing, year round pleasant climate, and golf courses. It is close to mountains and beaches with quick access to interstates 40 and 95. The Department of Veterans Affairs is an employer of choice as a center of excellence in patient care. An excellent opportunity exists for an Addition Therapist assigned to the VAMC Fayetteville, Mental Health Service Line. Key Requirements: U.S. Citizenship Must pass pre-employment examination. Background and/or Security Investigation required. Major Duties: The Addiction Therapist is part of an interdisciplinary team established to treat patients suffering from substance abuse.   The position is located at the VAMC Fayetteville, Mental Health Service Line, Outpatient Chemical Addiction Rehabilitation Program (CARP Evening Program). The incumbent will be required to have a Substance Abuse Counselor State Certification or its equivalence. The incumbent will determine appropriate treatment or rehabilitation for patients and provide individual and group counseling; make appropriate referral to community or other professional resources as necessary for effective rehabilitation.  Conducts therapeutic short-term, in-depth counseling in accordance with specific guidelines and may occasionally handle crisis intervention or other emergency situations.  The incumbent will be responsible for maintaining appropriate records, charting information necessary to ensure an accurate portrayal of the patient's activities, condition and progress.Qualifications: BASIS OF THE RATING:  There is no written test.  You will be rated based on the extent, quality, and currency of your education, experience, and training relevant to the duties of the position.  Such ratings will be based on your statements, on the application and on any additional information. TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENT:   GS-09: Applicants who have served in a General Schedule (GS) position within the preceding year are subject to time-in-grade restrictions, and must have completed at least 52 weeks of Federal Service in a position at the GS-07 level.Time in grade restrictions apply. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: A: Candidates must be citizens of the United States. B: English Language Proficiency. Basic Requirements:  Bachelor's Degree in behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position OR combination of education and experience--that provided the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field OR four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.  QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE:  The required amount of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position.  Your record of education/and or experience must clearly demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of the position.  The primary consideration is the quality and level of experience.  You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.You will need to successfully complete a background security investigation before you can be appointed into this position.You must meet time-in-grade restrictions by the closing date of this announcement.You will be required to make occasional travel.Applicants for this position must pass a pre-employment medical examination.How You Will Be Evaluated: You will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required; and on the extent to which your application shows that you possess the knowledges, skills, and abilities associated with this position as defined below. When describing your knowledges, skills, and abilities, please be sure to give examples and explain how often you used these skills, the complexity of the knowledge you possessed, the level of the people you interacted with, the sensitivity of the issues you handled, etc. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS NEEDED TO PERFORM THE DUTIES OF THE POSITION: Applicants who meet the Position Requirements listed above will be further evaluated by determining the extent to which their work and/or related experience, education, training, awards, outside activities, supervisory appraisal, etc., indicate they possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) of the position.  All applicants should provide clear and concise examples that show the level of accomplishment or degree to which they possess the KSA.   Incomplete, vague, or contradictory information may result in an ineligible rating.  This evaluation process is utilized to determine the qualified group to be referred for consideration. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS NEEDED TO PERFORM THE DUTIES OF THE POSITION: 1. Knowledge of the professional therapeutic practices of the job and the use of wide range of methods or tools depending on the requirements. 2. Knowledge of community based services related to substance abuse, homelessness and vocational support services. 3. Skill and experience interacting with interdisciplinary care teams in a chemical dependency program and/or mental health setting. 4. Skill, experience, and ability to provide chemical dependency psychoeducation, as well as individual, family, and group counseling to veterans with chemical dependency. 5. Skill in personal computer applications and demonstrated ability in computerized record keeping systems or program. 6. Ability to provide substance abuse rehabilitation focused treatment services both individually and in groups. 7. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. 8. Ability to work independently and work effectively with an interdisciplinary treatment team and perform case management by coordinating and monitoring rehabilitation services. Failure to provide written responses to the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities may result in a lower rating if position requires a rating panel.  All applicants are strongly encouraged to address them.  Describe experience, (paid or unpaid), education, training, and self-development.Benefits:You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.Life insurance coverage is provided. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#lifeNew employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). If you are transferring from another agency and covered by CSRS, you may continue in this program. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#retrYou will earn annual vacation leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACAYou will earn sick leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#SKLVYou will be paid for federal holidays that fall within your regularly scheduled tour of duty. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#HOLIOther Information:You must submit all required information

Job Title: Substance Abuse Counselor Company: Sellati & Co., Inc. / RPMC Location: Raleigh, NC Description: Primary Counselor - Adult Substance Abuse Outpatient Clinic Primary Counselor position in Raleigh, NC at Methadone dosing clinic. Bachelor’s degree in counseling, psychology or related field is required; CSAC and experience preferred. Salary is commensurate with education, certification, and experience. Medical and retirement benefits. Vacation and 7 paid national holidays. Great work schedules available; home in time for afterschool activities with family. Clinics are open 6 AM to 2:30 pm, Mon thru Fri. Open Sat AM for dosing and presently closed Sun. Company runs 4 clinics in VA and 2 in NC; has been in business for 18 years and is growing.

Job Title: Addiction Therapist Company: Location: Fayetteville, NC Description: The Addiction Therapist is part of an interdisciplinary team established to treat patients suffering from substance abuse.   The position is located at the VAMC Fayetteville, Mental Health Service Line, Outpatient Chemical Addiction Rehabilitation Program (CARP Evening Program). The incumbent will be required to have a Substance Abuse Counselor State Certification or its equivalence. The incumbent will determine appropriate treatment or rehabilitation for patients and provide individual and group counseling; make appropriate referral to community or other professional resources as necessary for effective rehabilitation.  Conducts therapeutic short-term, in-depth counseling in accordance with specific guidelines and may occasionally handle crisis intervention or other emergency situations.  The incumbent will be responsible for maintaining appropriate records, charting information necessary to ensure an accurate portrayal of the patient's activities, condition and progress.

Job Title: SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR Company: Location: Charlotte, NC Description: SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR to work with youth in Gaston County. Provide community-based substance abuse assessments and counseling. Flexible hours. Requires a minimum of bachelor's degree in human services field and two years relevant experience or bachelor's degree in other field and four years relevant experience. Fax resume to Register to View .

Job Title: ACTT Substance Abuse Counselor, MSW Company: Location: Raleigh, NC Description: ACTT SA Counselor for Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) for adults with severe mental illness. Position requires that the applicant has a MSW Degree with individual and substance use group clinical experience. Substance Abuse license or working toward required. ACTT experience preferred. Team player a must to work closely with team of experienced mental health professionals, some after hours and weekend work req'd occasionally.. Full time-flexible hours. Community visits and home visits daily. Experience in field work a plus. Salary negotiable. Good benefits. Great working environment, training ground for MSW interns and excellent communication and teamwork skills necessary. Drivers license req'd.. ACTT training/NCI,/PCP/First Aid etc. a plus..E-mail w/resume or w/questions.