Looking for qualified Drug/Alcohol Abuse Counselor

Scope of Services:

• Substance misuse and abuse assessments for applicants and students.
• Individual counseling, brief interventions, support groups, and case management.
• Development of assessment and treatment plans.
• Crisis intervention and referrals for outside care when required.
• Coordination with the Center Mental Health Consultant, Health & Wellness Director, physicians, counseling staff, and other center personnel.
• Conduct drug testing and maintain chain-of-custody procedures.
• Maintain accurate Student Health Records (SHR) and all required documentation in accordance with HIPAA and Job Corps requirements.
• Conduct substance misuse prevention education for new students and at least three center-wide prevention and education activities annually.
• Attend required meetings, training sessions, webinars, and conference calls.
• Submit required monthly reports and maintain daily sign-in/sign-out logs.
• Comply with all Job Corps policies, infection control procedures, privacy requirements, and applicable Department of Labor guidelines.

Requirements:

• Hold an active, unrestricted substance abuse license or certification meeting the minimum requirements of the State of North Carolina.
• Meet applicable Job Corps Policy and Requirements Handbook (PRH) requirements.
• Be eligible for Department of Labor approval prior to performing services.
• Maintain all required licenses, certifications, and insurance throughout contract performance.

Service Schedule

• Location: Lyndon B. Johnson Job Corps Center, 3170 Wayah Road, Franklin, NC 28734
• Performance Period: August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027
• Required Schedule:
• Wednesday: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
• Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Approximately 20 hours per week.