Substance Use Counselor - Detention Center / Jail

County of Mecklenburg, NC•Charlotte, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Community Support Services (CSS) transforms lives and community by supporting veterans, ending homelessness, treating substance use, and preventing and intervening in community and domestic violence. As a department in Mecklenburg County’s Health and Human Services Agency, CSS maximizes community partnerships and collaborative opportunities to improve access to services and advocate for the needs of special populations. Position Specific Information This position will be housed onsite at the Mecklenburg County Detention Center in uptown Charlotte at 801 East Fourth Street, Charlotte, NC 28202.The position hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Candidates are required to be credentialed or licensed with the NCASPPB including CADC, or LCAS. Provisionally certified and associate licensed individuals may be considered such as LCAS-A and CADC-INTERN status with the NCASPPB. 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. Selected candidate will be required to complete onboarding processes with both the County and with the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO). This includes the ability to obtain and maintain facility access to the Mecklenburg County Detention Center as a contingency of employment. Position Summary 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.

Requirements

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 North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board. Provisionally certified and associate licensed individual may be considered.
Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License.
Requires ability to obtain and maintain Mecklenburg County Driving Privileges.
Community Support Services positions: This position performs key job functions at a community partner work site. Employment in this position is conditional upon following all policies and procedures of the community partner host agency and adhering to all requirements that the community partner agency has established to grant and maintain physical and/or virtual access to the work site. If access is revoked, employment will be terminated.

Nice To Haves

Previous work experience in a criminal justice setting preferred.
Full CADC certification or full LCAS licensure with the NCASPPB preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
life
short term disability
long term disability
accident
cancer
critical illness
medical bridge and pet insurance
dependent care, healthcare and commuter flexible spending accounts
health savings account
paid holiday, vacation and sick days
near site clinics for preventive care and illnesses
an employee assistance program including financial and legal counseling
access to Mecklenburg County fitness and aquatic facilities
paid family leave
tuition reimbursement
a 5% employer match on retirement savings plan contributions and a defined benefit plan for retirement