Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (Broughton Hospital)

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Burke, SD - USA

profile Monthly Salary: $ 47703 - 83479
Posted on: 9 days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

Broughton Hospital

Job Classification Title

Substance Abuse Counselor Clinical (NS)

Position Number

Grade

NC12

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest most complex agencies in the state and has approximately 17000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health safety and well-being of all North Carolinians providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf blind developmentally disabled and mentally ill and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

Broughton Hospital is currently accepting applications for a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS). The primary purpose of this position is to provide substance abuse assessment and treatment according to specific treatment goals documented on the patients treatment plan and in conjunction with the patients treatment team. The Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist completes a substance use assessment for patients diagnosed with substance abuse/dependence in addition to other mental health issues including the history of substance use problems and prior treatment efforts analyzing abuse patterns evaluating degree of motivation for treatment and providing the treatment team with diagnostic impressions.

The Addictions Specialist provides group and individual treatment according to each individuals treatment plan. This position also provides consultative services as requested. The Clinical Addictions Specialist provides consultation and education to patients and staff across the hospital and acts as a liaison with regional state alcohol and drug abuse treatment facilities to facilitate patient movement throughout the continuum of care. This individual also acts as an interface between the hospital and various community and client-sponsored groups (AA NA DRA etc.) to assist in the delivery of services to patients at the hospital.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $47703.00 - $83479.00

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

  • Licensed as a Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS) to practice under the provisions of the North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Practice Act.

Management prefers candidates with the following:

  • Experience working with psychiatric patients and/or completion of an internship in a psychiatric setting.

Conditional Requirements: Selected applicants must be able to pass a State Bureau of Investigation Criminal History Check and complete and pass BLS/CPR training and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training during orientation.

This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.

The normal work schedule isMonday through Friday from 8:00am 5:00pm;howeversome holiday and weekends hours may be required. Flexibility is required for training purposes and to meet hospital needs.

About the Facility:

Broughton Hospital is one of the three regional psychiatric hospitals with statutory responsibility for operating as part of the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities (DSOHF). With the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services we provide help and support to North Carolinians and their families experiencing mental illness. Our hospital serves the western thirty-seven (37) counties of North Carolina as part of the states system of care and treatment for persons with mental illness.

Supplemental Contact Information:

DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facilitys Vaccination Policy.

Application Process
Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

  • Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the following: Education including high school and all degrees obtained Work Experience and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
  • Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions you must provide supporting information within the Work Experience section of the application to support your answers.

Required Experience:

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AgencyDept of Health and Human ServicesDivisionBroughton HospitalJob Classification TitleSubstance Abuse Counselor Clinical (NS)Position NumberGradeNC12About UsThe North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest most complex agencies in the state and has approxima...
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