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FollowYour Calling, Find Your Career!!Pleaseapply by: Open until filled.SalaryRange: $47,393.00 to $59,241.00 per year. Thisis an exempt (salaried) position. Payrates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal ternal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant's salaryhistory and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirementsfor the job.CommunitySupport Services (CSS) transforms lives and community by supporting veterans,ending homelessness, treating substance use, and preventing and intervening incommunity and domestic violence. As a department in Mecklenburg County's Healthand Human Services Agency, CSS maximizes community partnerships andcollaborative opportunities to improve access to services and advocate for theneeds of special populations. Position Specific InformationThis 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 SummaryProvide 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 FunctionsProvide substance use services based on the 12 core functions of substance use counseling Provide individual and group counselingAssist with the development of the client's person-centered plan and monitor progressComplete documentation in accordance with Federal, state and county policiesParticipate in clinical supervisionProvide didactic education on recovery related topicsGenerate letters on behalf of clients to verify participation in treatmentConduct random urine drug screens or Breathalyzer testsComplete Incident Reports as neededMaintain client recordWork on an interdisciplinary team and communicate daily with the teamMay be required to staff shelters in the event of a disaster or assist with other mass care duties in the event of an emergencyMinimum QualificationsExperience: 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: YesLicenses 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 QualificationsPrevious work experience in a criminal justice setting preferred.Full CADC certification or full LCAS licensure with the NCASPPB preferred.Compensation & BenefitsIn 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 AbilitiesKnowledge ofAdult mental health/substance use treatment philosophies and practices, assessments, services, programs and standards/criteriaBasic psychopharmacologyPerson-centered planning treatment modalitiesRecovery modelsMotivational interviewing techniquesProblem solving techniquesCrisis intervention methodsConflict resolution techniquesApplicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, and guidelinesIndividual rightsIndividual choiceCase management principles and practicesSkillsManaging a caseloadDetermining effective intervention techniques for individualsUsing a computer and related software applicationsAccessing community resourcesDeveloping networks with other providersAbilitiesApplied Learning: Assimilating and applying new job-related information in a timely mannerBuilding Trust: Interacting with others in a way that instills confidence in one's intentions and those of the organizationCare 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 neededCommunication: 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 providedClient 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 statusClient 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 confidencePlanning and Organizing: Establishing courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficientlyComputer SkillsProficient in various computer applications including Microsoft Office SuiteReasonable Accommodations StatementTo 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 StatementThis 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.