Substance Abuse Counselor, Clinical - Greenville, United States - State of North Carolina

    State of North Carolina
    State of North Carolina Greenville, United States

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    Salary: $44, $78,028.00 Annually

    Location : Granville County, NC

    Job Type: Permanent Full-Time

    Job Number: CRH MP

    Department: Dept of Health and Human Services

    Division: Central Regional Hospital

    Opening Date: 04/02/2024

    Closing Date: Continuous

    Job Class Title: Substance Abuse Counselor, Clinical

    Position Number:

    Section: Central Regional Hospital

    Work Location: Butner, NC

    Salary Grade: NC12

    Description of Work

    Central Regional Hospital

    This is a repost. Current applicants are still under review and do not need to reapply.

    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 these positions are provide a range of advanced group therapy and counseling skills. Job duties include but are not limited to:
    • Provide group and individual counseling.
    • Provide assessments for patients with substance use history, for diagnostic purposes.
    • Function as a liaison with the clinical treatment units (Acute Adult, Community Transition, Forensic Services, and Geriatric Services) under the direction of the Psychosocial Treatment Senior Psychologist.
    • All groups that are provided by this position should be evidenced based and related to substance use and abuse, through coverage for other disciplines may be required at times.
    The normal work hours for these positions are between 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with flexibility primarily Monday - Friday with some weekend work. These are full-time positions and eligible for the full State benefits package including health insurance and retirement. These positions is designated Mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather.

    About Central Regional Hospital (CRH): CRH is a State-of-the Art psychiatric hospital located in Butner, NC. Our location is ideal with four seasons, mild temperatures and provides an easy commute to the N.C. mountains or beaches. Butner possesses small town charm but is within 30 minutes of a major metropolitan area including Research Triangle Park, Raleigh, Chapel Hill, and Durham, NC. The people we serve are at the heart of our facility. Our team is critical to the mission of the hospital. We strive to create an environment in which every team member contributes to the overall success of the hospital to positively impact the lives of those around them and the individuals we serve.
    About the Department of Health and Human Services: The NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) serves the needs of the most vulnerable of North Carolinians and in order to accomplish this, we hire only the most dedicated and caring individuals. Finding qualified clinical professionals to treat and care for our clients is a continual challenge as demand for services grows and the availability of providers struggles to keep pace. We are seeking a motivated individual who is up for this challenge and is dedicated to our mission of providing North Carolinians with the very best in clinical care.
    Compensation and Benefits: The state of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website for State Benefits.
    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

    To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified candidates must document on the application that they clearly possess all of the following:
    • Knowledge of assessment tools for addiction disorders.
    • 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.
    • Knowledge of the substance abuse addition processes, including psychological and physical withdrawal.
    • Knowledge of evidence based group treatment for substance abuse.
    • Must be fully 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.
    ADA physical requirements will be discussed during interview, they include routine observational, group, leadership, staff training, and "office" type tasks. However, given the potentially aggressive nature of the hospital's patient population, there is an ongoing risk of physical confrontation and the necessity of therapeutic (physical) restraint. Like all hospital staff in direct care positions, this position is trained in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) therapeutic self-protective techniques.
    Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

    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 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.
    Supplemental and Contact Information

    The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    All positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities (DSOHF) shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. All facilities within DSOHF are tobacco free environments. The use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campus. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.

    Please make sure you complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.

    If multiple applications are submitted to an individual position, only the most recent application received prior to the posting closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.

    Applicants will be communicated with via email only for updates on the status of their application. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Processing applications will take an average of 6 - 8 weeks due to the high volume of applications received. It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants.

    For technical issues with your applications, please call the NeoGov Help Line at If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at

    NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments:
    There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

    For permanent and time-limited appointments:
    Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

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    It is critical to our screening process that your application reflect accurate and detailed information to support your work history to determine qualifications. I UNDERSTAND that DHHS requires a complete descriptive work history with all employment experience detailed to be considered for employment. I have included all of this information within my application. (NOTE: AN ATTACHED RESUME DOES NOT SATISFY THE REQUIREMENT OF COMPLETING THE APPLICATION.) Applications that are incomplete or lack sufficient information to evaluate will be considered incomplete and will not be considered. If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.) Have you reviewed your application to ensure that your work experience is detailed, accurate and complete?
    • Yes
    • No
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    Which of the following do you possess as required for the position?Please list your License and Number on your application.
    • Licensed as a Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS) 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.
    • Licensed 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.
    • None of the above
    Required Question