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Agency
Adult CorrectionDivision
Job Classification Title
Substance Abuse Counselor (S)Position Number
Grade
NC10About Us
The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!
Description of Work
ANNUALLY$40,442.00 - $70,774.00
This SAC position is located at the DART Center (Goldsboro, NC). This is a 300-bed residential treatment facility responsible for the delivery of chemical dependency treatment services to probationers sent by the courts and parolees released from the State Prison System and transitioning back into the community. 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.
** Applicants must pass a background check to be eligible for this job.**
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
This is a full-time position (40 hours a week) with State Benefits .
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Note to Current State Employees
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 Department of Adult Correction (DAC)
The North Carolina 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, Correction Enterprises, the Division of Community Supervision and the Division of Rehabilitation & Reentry.
Management Preference
- Demonstrated experience providing group and individual counseling.
- Documented ability to conduct an assessment, treatment and discharge planning.
**Applicants must pass a background check to be eligible for this job**
***Applicants must possess a current certification from the North Carolina Addictions Specialist Professional Pract to qualify for this position. ***
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.
- 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.
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(Download PDF reader) Professional Practice (Download PDF reader) 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 Addiction
- 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. ***
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:
Lisa ByrdEmail:
recruiters@dac.nc.gov
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