Counselor - Substance Use

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).

Compensation & Benefits :

In addition to a competitive salary, Mecklenburg County offers a generous benefits package which greatly increases your total compensation. Benefits include 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 option; paid holiday, vacation and sick days; near site clinics for preventive care and illnesses; an employee discount program which provides discounts for retail, dining, shopping, travel, tickets and more; 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.

Essential Functions :

• 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.

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Disclaimer Statement :

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.