Job Description
This position will be housed at the Mecklenburg County Detention Center in uptown Charlotte. Candidates are required to be credentialed or licensed with the NCASPPB. The position hours are Monday - Friday, 8 am to 5 pm.
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.
Provide counseling to individuals with various Substance Use and mental health issues. This position, with a high degree of latitude, is responsible for providing general counseling, developing person-centered plans, and providing educational lectures based on the 12 core functions of Substance Use counseling.
- 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 record.
- 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.
Experience:
- Minimum of three years of experience in substance abuse counseling.
- Bachelor's Degree in a human services field.
- Certified as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS), by the NCASPPB; provisionally certified or associate licensed individuals may be considered.
- Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License.
- May require the ability to obtain and maintain Mecklenburg County Driving Privileges.
- Previous work experience in a criminal justice setting.
This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.