Addictions Counselor - Men's Homeless Shelter Job at Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, NC

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  • Mecklenburg County
  • Charlotte, NC

Job Description

Position Specific Information:
This position is located at the Roof Above Men’s Shelter, working with specific populations including men experiencing homelessness. The required work schedule is onsite Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Coverage of the after-hours phone is also required on a rotating basis.


This person will serve as one of the primary counselors for the SAIOP program offered within the shelter. Facilitate substance use groups and individual counseling, provide Person Centered Planning, completing Treatment Authorization Requests, and provide case management services. Experience completing NCTOPPs, Person Centered Plans, and Service Authorization Requests is desired.


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 a full CADC (Alcohol and Drug Counselor), Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS), by the NCASPPB, or associate licensed LCAS-A individual may be considered.
  • Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License.
  • Requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Mecklenburg County Driving Privileges.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Previous experience completing NCTOPPs, Person Centered Plans, and Service Authorization Requests.


Mecklenburg County Government's Community Support Services (CSS) Department 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.  

Job Tags

Full time, Monday to Friday,

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