SUBSTANCE USE COUNSELOR
Would you like to join a growing compassionate team of people who share a vision for a brighter future? El Futuro is a leading provider of behavioral mental health treatment in North Carolina, specializing in services for Spanish-speaking individuals. Our mission is to nurture stronger families to live out their dreams. El Futuro is currently hiring a full-time bilingual Licensed Substance Use Counselor to provide direct outpatient substance use treatment to individuals, adolescents, and adults to facilitate their recovery.
The position includes conducting comprehensive substance use assessments, assigning diagnoses, developing treatment plans, and delivering high-quality evidence-based individual and group treatment to clients. A clinician who is dually licensed and has training in treating both mental health and substance use symptoms is preferred. This position has the option to work remotely and must reside and be licensed in North Carolina with the ability to work in-person at the Durham or Siler City clinic at a minimum once a week. Must be willing to conduct groups in the evenings as needed, typically from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, and available to assist with community prevention events held on weekends. The full-time annual salary for this position starts at $54,000.00.
El Futuro provides employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability, 403B matching, generous PTO, and paid holidays, paid parental leave, and stipend and paid time off for professional development.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Substance Use Counselor performs a wide range of functions, including but not limited to the following:
• Conduct comprehensive substance use assessments, assign diagnoses, deliver treatment plans • Facilitate Substance Use Groups as needed, once or twice per week • Plan relevant content and adapt to the needs of participants attending • Track attendance and progress of clients • Write timely notes for clients participation in groups • Assist with monitoring and facilitation of El Futuros Substance Use program • Conduct individual therapy • Support community events related to substance use prevention, education, and harm reduction
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR EL FUTURO STAFF
• Participate in meetings and organizational-related activities as directed by the supervisor, which may include:
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
• Required: LCAS or CADC, valid license to treat substance use disorders in the state of North Carolina • Bilingual fluency in spoken and written Spanish and English • Preferred: Masters Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field • Dual-diagnosis training and dual licensure preferred with valid North Carolina Mental Health License, such as LCSW, LCMHC, LCAS, LMFT, LPA, or Ph.D. in psychology • Minimum two years of work experience as a substance use counselor • Minimum one year of experience providing Substance Use Group Treatment • Minimum of 2 years of experience in case management, care coordination, or similar work, preferably in a mental health or healthcare setting, working with the Latine community
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• Strong communication skills and comfort interacting with a diverse array of people • Ability to maintain professional boundaries and protect client confidentiality when working in close collaboration with other agencies in the field • Familiarity with State regulations of North Carolina regarding DWI process • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations, including individuals with mental health and substance use disorders • Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities while affording attention to detail and organization • Flexibility, creativity, and adaptability to meet the changing needs of clients and El Futuro • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, electronic health record systems, and project management systems (El Futuro uses IMS and monday.com) • Commitment to the mission and values of El Futuro and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
WORKING CONDITIONS
• Environment: Work is usually performed remotely utilizing Zoom or Teams with occasional in-person work in a clinical office environment based on the program needs • Assigned Office Site: Durham Clinic and Siler City Clinic • Work Week: Usually works a standard work week, Monday through Friday, with occasional evenings working until 8:00 pm • Extra Time: May be required to work occasional weekends for special events or attend staff meetings outside the regular schedule
To apply, submit your cover letter and resume. El Futuro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of any protected category. We believe we are most impactful when people with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and identities come together with common purpose. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.