Substance Abuse Counselor

This is a temporary position and there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). For more information on Health Benefits offered visit www.shpnc.org.

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Note: Permanent and time-limited NC State Government employees must separate from their permanent or time- limited position in order to work in a temporary position. All temporaries are limited to one NC State Government temporary assignment at a time.

Individuals hired into a temporary State job must be fully qualified for the job. OSHR supports the Governor's Job Ready initiative and seeks to expand a temporary's skill set to enhance their qualifications for State government and private sector jobs. Exposure to an agency's culture, process, procedures, and potential learning opportunities can provide valuable experience to those who may seek permanent employment with the state.

This temporary position is located in Swannanoa, NC - Buncombe County.

Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay: $16.44 (Based on education and/or years of relevant work experience reflected on the application).

This temporary position will be assigned to the Department of Adult Correction. This position is located at 741 OLD US HWY 70, Swannanoa, NC, 28778.

This position is assigned to the Alcohol and Chemical Dependency Program (ACDP) section of the Department of Public Safety (DPS). The position is located at Black Mountain Substance Abuse Treatment Center for Women in Buncombe County, NC. The ACDP section administers and coordinates chemical dependency screening and substance abuse treatment services within the DPS. This position will provide paraprofessional supportive casework services to clients and families in a treatment center facility. Person will conduct initial screenings and arrange logistics for referral services. This position also assists in the provision of basic substance abuse information services and applies intervention techniques when needed. This position is responsible for setup, cleanliness and maintenance of food service and equipment areas. Loading and unloading of facility supplies as needed. Other duties include Documentation of all incidents and medical emergencies, completion of shift reports, transportation of clients, security of buildings, grounds and vehicles and thorough understanding of security and emergency procedures of the facility.

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 within this vacancy announcement will be used only as management preferences and will be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants.

Management prefers applicants with the following: 

• Basic knowledge of the disease of addiction and recovery processes and treatment.  

• Basic knowledge of intervention processes.

• Skill in creating and maintaining records and reports.

• Ability to effectively communicate with persons with substance use disorders and community groups to distribute information and education related to treatment and recovery.

• Ability to develop effective working relationships with professionals involved in treating substance use disorders.