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Salary
Range: $47,393.00 to $59,241.00 per year. This
is an exempt (salaried) position. Pay
rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity.
Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant’s salary
history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements
for the job.
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.
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
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: Minimum
of three years of experience in substance abuse counseling.
Education: Bachelor's Degree in
a human services field.
Combination
of relevant education and relevant experience accepted: Yes
Licenses and Certifications:
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.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous work experience
in a criminal justice setting preferred.
Full CADC certification
or full LCAS licensure with the NCASPPB preferred.
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; 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.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of
Adult mental health/substance use treatment philosophies and practices, assessments, services, programs and standards/criteria
Basic psychopharmacology
Person-centered planning treatment modalities
Recovery models
Motivational interviewing techniques
Problem solving techniques
Crisis intervention methods
Conflict resolution techniques
Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines
Individual rights
Individual choice
Case management principles and practices
Skills
Managing a caseload
Determining effective intervention techniques for individuals
Using a computer and related software applications
Accessing community resources
Developing networks with other providers
Abilities
Applied Learning: Assimilating and applying new job-related information in a timely manner
Building Trust: Interacting with others in a way that instills confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization
Care Management: Having the knowledge and skills to secure relevant client care data and identify key issues and relationships in the management of client care; understanding the relationships among assessments, interventions, and client responses; skilled in documentation of assessments and adjusting interventions as needed
Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the information provided
Client Education/Health Promotion: Supporting, explaining, and instructing client and client’s family (significant other, care giver, etc.) in understanding the clinical procedures and equipment used to facilitate optimum health status; promoting the lifestyle changes required of the client and the client’s family to achieve optimum health status
Client Relations: Meeting client and client family needs; taking responsibility for a client’s safety, satisfaction, and clinical outcomes; using appropriate interpersonal techniques to resolve difficult client situations and regain client confidence
Planning and Organizing: Establishing courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently
Computer Skills
Proficient in various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able
to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential
function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help
enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
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.