Durham County Government
SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER COUNSELOR - 40000729
Durham County Government, Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27703
SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER COUNSELOR - 40000729
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SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER COUNSELOR - 40000729
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Durham County Government .
Position posted:
October 22, 2025 . Closing:
OPEN UNTIL FILLED .
Department:
JUSTICE SERVICES . Job Number:
40000729 . Work Hours:
Full‑Time (37.5 hours), Non‑Exempt . Salary:
$55,366.00 - $65,000.00 .
General Description The work performed is professional and provides counseling to clients to develop their cognitive, behavioral, and social skills related to the treatment plan for their substance use addiction(s) and behavioral health needs. This position works under general supervision.
Duties & Responsibilities
Assists clients develop their cognitive, behavioral, social, and vocational skills as they relate to the treatment plan for their substance abuse addiction(s).
Screens clients who are referred for addictive and/or psychological disorders. Uses standardized tools to screen clients and conduct intakes, orientations, and assessments (social, educational, cultural, psychological, physical, career, and familial histories).
Develops individual treatment plans (daily regimens, behavioral goals, and after care); conducting individual and group counseling sessions; performing crisis interventions; providing client education and making referrals.
Collaborates with community‑based agencies to assist in providing enhanced services for clients in the community.
Performs case management including record‑keeping and report submissions to the supervisor and the treatment team.
Completes comprehensive clinical assessment. Uses discretion and judgment to determine a substance use diagnosis.
Develops and completes person‑centered plan with intake or comprehensive clinical assessment.
Provides and engages clients in individual counseling in accordance with their person‑centered treatment plan.
Serves as a member of the facility’s multidisciplinary team and provides an initial diagnosis, recommended treatment, and follow‑up and discharge plans.
Uses discretion and judgement to determine a substance use diagnosis.
Conducts psycho‑educational groups using evidenced‑based treatment models when assigned.
Works exclusively with justice‑involved populations who have diagnosable substance use disorders (and often co‑occurring mental health conditions).
Performs related work as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge and application of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM‑5) for diagnosing substance use disorders.
Knowledge of addiction processes, including psychological and physical withdrawal.
Knowledge of psycho‑pharmacy and drug interactions.
Knowledge of therapeutic approaches including group dynamics, crisis interventions, and family therapy.
Knowledge of community resources.
Skilled in evaluating and screening clients for appropriate treatment and referrals.
Skilled in formulating clear, goal‑oriented treatment plans, and to concisely record documentation.
Skilled in developing and maintaining effective communication and rapport with clients, their families, and other health/therapy providers.
Minimum Education & Experience Requirements Requires credentials as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) or as a Certified Criminal Justice Addictions Professional (CCJP) with a minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience to practice under the provisions of the North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Practice Act.
Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS), Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist – Associate (LCAS‑A), Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA) with substance abuse work experience of two (2) years will be considered.
Physical Demands Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.
Unavoidable Hazards None.
ADA Compliance Durham County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Durham County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.
Background Check Statement This position may be subject to a background check, which could include, but is not limited to, criminal history (employment‑related and/or SBI fingerprint‑based), credit history, motor vehicle records, educational verification, and checks of the sexual offender registry, depending on the specific requirements of the role. A conviction record does not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment consideration, unless otherwise required by applicable state law.
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SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER COUNSELOR - 40000729
role at
Durham County Government .
Position posted:
October 22, 2025 . Closing:
OPEN UNTIL FILLED .
Department:
JUSTICE SERVICES . Job Number:
40000729 . Work Hours:
Full‑Time (37.5 hours), Non‑Exempt . Salary:
$55,366.00 - $65,000.00 .
General Description The work performed is professional and provides counseling to clients to develop their cognitive, behavioral, and social skills related to the treatment plan for their substance use addiction(s) and behavioral health needs. This position works under general supervision.
Duties & Responsibilities
Assists clients develop their cognitive, behavioral, social, and vocational skills as they relate to the treatment plan for their substance abuse addiction(s).
Screens clients who are referred for addictive and/or psychological disorders. Uses standardized tools to screen clients and conduct intakes, orientations, and assessments (social, educational, cultural, psychological, physical, career, and familial histories).
Develops individual treatment plans (daily regimens, behavioral goals, and after care); conducting individual and group counseling sessions; performing crisis interventions; providing client education and making referrals.
Collaborates with community‑based agencies to assist in providing enhanced services for clients in the community.
Performs case management including record‑keeping and report submissions to the supervisor and the treatment team.
Completes comprehensive clinical assessment. Uses discretion and judgment to determine a substance use diagnosis.
Develops and completes person‑centered plan with intake or comprehensive clinical assessment.
Provides and engages clients in individual counseling in accordance with their person‑centered treatment plan.
Serves as a member of the facility’s multidisciplinary team and provides an initial diagnosis, recommended treatment, and follow‑up and discharge plans.
Uses discretion and judgement to determine a substance use diagnosis.
Conducts psycho‑educational groups using evidenced‑based treatment models when assigned.
Works exclusively with justice‑involved populations who have diagnosable substance use disorders (and often co‑occurring mental health conditions).
Performs related work as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge and application of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM‑5) for diagnosing substance use disorders.
Knowledge of addiction processes, including psychological and physical withdrawal.
Knowledge of psycho‑pharmacy and drug interactions.
Knowledge of therapeutic approaches including group dynamics, crisis interventions, and family therapy.
Knowledge of community resources.
Skilled in evaluating and screening clients for appropriate treatment and referrals.
Skilled in formulating clear, goal‑oriented treatment plans, and to concisely record documentation.
Skilled in developing and maintaining effective communication and rapport with clients, their families, and other health/therapy providers.
Minimum Education & Experience Requirements Requires credentials as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) or as a Certified Criminal Justice Addictions Professional (CCJP) with a minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience to practice under the provisions of the North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Practice Act.
Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS), Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist – Associate (LCAS‑A), Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA) with substance abuse work experience of two (2) years will be considered.
Physical Demands Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.
Unavoidable Hazards None.
ADA Compliance Durham County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Durham County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.
Background Check Statement This position may be subject to a background check, which could include, but is not limited to, criminal history (employment‑related and/or SBI fingerprint‑based), credit history, motor vehicle records, educational verification, and checks of the sexual offender registry, depending on the specific requirements of the role. A conviction record does not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment consideration, unless otherwise required by applicable state law.
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