Drug/Alcohol Abuse Counselor
Location: Oconaluftee Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center, Cherokee, North Carolina
Job Type: Part-Time, Based on Contract Requirements
Position Overview
The Drug/Alcohol Abuse Counselor provides substance misuse prevention, assessment, counseling, intervention, and case-management services to Job Corps students, generally ages 16–24. The counselor works with health, counseling, education, and other center staff to support student recovery, healthy decision-making, retention, and successful program participation.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct substance misuse and abuse assessments, intake evaluations, and treatment planning.
- Provide individual and group counseling, brief interventions, and referrals for additional treatment when needed.
- Monitor students with substance-use concerns and coordinate case management with healthcare and counseling staff.
- Collaborate with the Mental Health Consultant on students with co-occurring mental health and substance-use conditions.
- Conduct drug testing and follow required chain-of-custody procedures.
- Maintain accurate student health records, counseling documentation, and required reports.
- Coordinate prevention, education, and wellness activities, including required annual substance-use prevention events.
- Participate in TUPP, HEALS, and other center wellness initiatives.
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, safety, infection-control, and Job Corps requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must hold an active, unrestricted substance abuse license or certification that meets the requirements of the state where services are provided.
- Must maintain all required licenses, certifications, accreditations, and professional insurance throughout the contract period.
- Professional liability insurance of at least $1 million per occurrence / $3 million aggregate is required.
- Must meet background-check and drug-testing requirements, if required.
- Must be able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Must receive required DOL/Government approval before providing services.
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