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Form of workIf you are looking for a challenging career working as part of a multi-disciplinary team that impacts lives, please consider the Substance Abuse Worker position at the Julian F. Keith Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center (JFK-ADATC) in Black Mountain, NC.
The primary responsibility of the Substance Abuse Worker position is to provide support/intervention to individuals receiving services through the Outpatient Services program. The Substance Abuse Worker will follow up with referrals from JFK Admission Department, Inpatient Units at JFK-ADATC, and the Outpatient Services clinician and provide recovery-based support services to individuals in both the Outpatient Services clinic and within the community.
In addition, the Substance Abuse Worker will assist with the following:
- Facilitate recovery support groups.
- Support individuals in identifying and removing barriers to their recovery.
- Advocate for individuals and helping them develop self-advocacy skills.
- Provide support by phone and in-person to individuals receiving both pre-admission/post-discharge Peer Support services.
- Complete documentation related to the support provided, including progress notes completed after each interaction with specified patient.
- Complete all trainings as assigned.
Work Schedule:
Salary Grade: NC04
About NC Department of Health and Human Services:
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) serves the needs of the most vulnerable of North Carolinians and 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 & Benefits:
The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits that start on your first day of work. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, guaranteed life insurance, short term and long term disability, tuition assistance, loan repayment programs, employee discounts and the NCFlex plan (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.
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Work history and education (as applicable for the position) must be included on the application. "See Resume or See Attachment" will not be accepted, nor is a text or attached resume accepted in lieu of a completed application. Please complete your application in full.
Qualified applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:
- Basic knowledge of the disease of addiction and recovery processes and treatment.
- Skill in documenting interventions with patients.
- Ability to effectively communicate with persons with substance use disorders and community agencies/providers regarding patient resources.
- Ability to develop effective professional working relationships with professionals involved in treating substance use disorders.
For tips and guidelines to keep in mind while completing your application, please visit https://oshr.nc.gov/work-for-nc/how-do-i-get-job.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 Education and Experience Equivalency Guide | NC Office of Human Resourcesfor details.
- High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma AND one year of experience working with individuals who are undergoing treatment for substance use disorders, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Management Preferences:
- Valid NC Driver's License
- North Carolina Peer Support Specialist Certification
- History of sustained recovery experience
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. Communication with applicants regarding the status of their application will be via email only. You will either receive a call to schedule an interview or an email notifying you when the job has been filled.
To be considered within the most qualified pool of applicants and receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must document all related education and experience on the State of North Carolina application in the appropriate sections of the application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit. Attached resumes, cover letters and reference information will not be used for screening for qualifying credit; please make sure the application is completed in full. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.
All positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks.
All Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities are a tobacco free environment. The use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campus.
For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Human Resources at 828-257-6238.
For tips and guidelines to keep in mind while completing your application, please visit https://oshr.nc.gov/work-for-nc/how-do-i-get-job. Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time
