Job Description

Description of Work

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Rehabilitation and Reentry Substance Abuse Counselor (SAC) position is located at Black Mountain Substance Abuse Treatment Center for Women in Swannanoa, NC.

SAC staff plan, 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 treatment programs.

Job duties include, but are not limited to the following:

Developing, implementing, and coordinating treatment plans for each client. Conducting intake and assessments of clients and gathering social histories. Conducting treatment progress evaluations. Facilitating individual and group therapy. Documenting information in OPUS (an internal electronic system). Preparing discharge summaries. Assisting clients in developing recovery plans and community support as well as maintaining appropriate

participation and progress in attaining treatment goals.

Work Hours

M-F 7:30am-4pm

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with

State Benefits

Applicants must pass a background check to be eligible for this job.

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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

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Effective July 1, 2025, candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class specification. The knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in the vacancy announcement should be used as management preferences and be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants.

Management Preference

Documented experience providing group and individual counseling. Documented experience conducting assessments, treatments, and discharge planning.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

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High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma



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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 to practice under the provisions of the North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Practice Act.

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 Professional Practice Board

. 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 Addictions Specialist Professional Practice Board will be considered:

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.*

Supplemental and Contact Information

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Come Join Us To Make A Difference!

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC

) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.

Rehabilitation and Reentry is a division within the Department of Adult Correction

. The division provides the continuity of services to individuals who have been incarcerated or are transitioning to the community. Division staff work collaboratively with internal prison staff, Community Supervision (PPO) staff and local Reentry Councils by developing, implementing, and monitoring correctional and reentry interventions for justice involved individuals

DAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.



It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates/licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to the education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.



Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications. Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22. If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.

PerNC General Statute 143B-972.1 , applicants hired into a position certified as a criminal justice officer or justice officer are required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record check and enrollment in theFBI's Next Generation Identification System: Criminal Justice Record of Arrest and Prosecution Background Service ("RAP Back"). This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process. If you were ever charged with a criminal offense at some point in your life, you will be required to provide certified and true copies of warrant(s) and judgment(s) for each offense (other than a minor traffic violation) as a condition of employment, even if documentation and charges have previously been reported to this agency.


For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help- Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Lisa Byrd at

lisa.byrd@dac.nc.gov

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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.