Outpatient Substance Abuse Counselor, Clinical - Walter B. Jones
Description:
Salary: $45,926.00 - $80,369.00 Annually
Location : Pitt County, NC
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: 25-09905 WBJ 60036602
Department: Dept of Health and Human Services
Division: W B Jones Alcohol & Drug Abuse Trt Ctr
Opening Date: 08/14/2025
Closing Date: 8/26/2025 5:00 PM Eastern
Job Class Title: Substance Abuse Counselor, Clinical
Position Number: 60036602
Salary Grade: NC12
Description of Work
**This is an anticipated vacancy.
The Substance Abuse Counselor, Clinical position will be responsible for providing direct patient care services to an outpatient opiate/opioid dependent population of men and women admitted to the Walter B Jones Center's Opioid Treatment Program. Job responsibilities include the following:
Individual and Group Counseling
Case Management and psycho-education with an assigned group of patients
Provide "First Responder" crisis response to clients experiencing a crisis Position is assigned to WBJ Center / Outpatient OTP Services, Monday through Friday 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM with rotating weekends
About the Walter B. Jones Center:
The Walter B. Jones Center operates two adult inpatient treatment programs on site in Greenville, NC: (1) Woodside Treatment Center and (2) Lakeside Psychiatric Hospital. The primary purpose and mission of the Walter B. Jones Center is "To provide inpatient treatment, psychiatric stabilization and medical detoxification for individuals with mental health, substance use and other co-occurring psychiatric diagnoses for ongoing community based treatment and recovery". The Center is accredited by the Joint Commission and SAMHSA/CSAT. Two specialty programs are offered to all 100 NC Counties: (1) Inpatient Opioid Treatment for adults and (2) Inpatient Perinatal Services for women in their 1st, 2nd, and 3rd trimesters with substance use disorders.
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 possess all of the following:
Considerable knowledge and practical application of advanced therapeutic approaches, group dynamics, and crisis intervention, family and trauma-focused therapy.
Proven skill in expressing ideas clearly and concisely and in working effectively with staff and clients.
Thorough knowledge of the substance abuse addiction processes, including psychological and physical withdrawal.
Proven skill in establishing rapport with clients and their families and in applying techniques of assessing psychosocial, behavioral, and psychological aspects of addiction.
Proven skill in formulating clear, goal-oriented treatment plans with appropriate documentation.
Considerable knowledge of recovery-based community resources, such as Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous, etc.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Licensed as a Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS) or as a Clinical Supervisor Intern (CSI) to practice under the provisions of the North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Practice Act.
In the event that no applicants fully licensed as a Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS) are found, management will consider applicants with credentials of LCAS - Associate for supervision under the DHHS Trainee Progression Program.
IMPORTANT: LCAS or LCAS-A credentials are required. Enter your current and valid licensure information in the Certificates and Licenses section of the State Job Application.
Degrees must be from appropriately accredited colleges or universities.
Supplemental and Contact Information
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal records background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.
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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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Which of the following best describes your credentials as a Substance Abuse Counselor?
Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS)
Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist-Associate (LCAS-Associate)
My application for licensure as LCAS or LCAS-Associate has been submitted and is under review by the NC Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board
No credentials as LCAS or LCAS-Associate
02
Do you possess experience with documenting group and individual counseling?
Yes
No
03
Where did you learn about DHHS or this opportunity?
Company or OSHR Website
Employee Referral
Professional Association or Industry-specific job board
Conference / Career Fair
Other Social Media
Theater Advertisement
Internet Advertisement
TV / Radio
Indeed
Other General Job Boards
Other Search Engines
04
Please give additional detail where you learned of DHHS or this opportunity. (e.g., APA Annual Meeting in NYC in May 2021, Facebook, LinkedIn, Doximity, NC Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board, etc.))
Required Question