Drug Alcohol Trainee Counselor Jobs in Raleigh, NC

SUBSTANCE USECOUNSELOR

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 inservices forSpanish-speaking individuals.Our mission is to nurture strongerfamiliasto live out their dreams.

El Futuroiscurrentlyhiringa full-time,bilingual Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC)toprovide direct, outpatient substance use treatment to individuals (adolescents and adults)tofacilitatetheir recovery. The positionincludesconducting comprehensive substance use assessments, assigning diagnoses, developing treatment plans, and delivering high quality, evidence-basedindividualand group treatment to clients.A clinicianwhoisdually licensed and hastraining in treating both mental health and substance use symptomsis preferred.

This positionhasoptionto work remotelyandmustresideand be licensed in North Carolina,withabilityto work in-person(Durham or Siler City clinic) atminimumonce a week.Must bewillingto conduct groupsin theeveningsas needed, typicallyfrom6:00pm to 8:00pmand available toassistwithcommunity preventionevents 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 Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselorperforms 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 Groupsas needed (once or twiceper week)

• Plan relevant content and adapt to the needs of participants attending

• Track attendance and progress of clients

• Writetimelynotes forclientsparticipation in groups

• Assistwith monitoring and facilitation of El FuturosSubstance Useprogram

• ConductIndividual therapy

• Support community events related to substance use prevention,educationand harm reduction

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR EL FUTURO STAFF:

• Participate in meetings and organizational related activities as directed by the supervisor, which may include All Staff Meeting, Individual Supervision, participation on a committee, or other activities.

• Play an active role in the continued development of El Futuros work via participation in fundraising and other agency-wide activities.

• Engage in learning opportunities through LaMesita,El Futuros training platform and network of bilingual providers in North Carolina, or through otherappropriate careerdevelopment opportunities.

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 relatedfield.

• Dual-diagnosis training and dual licensurepreferred(with valid North Carolina Mental Health License, such asLCSW, LCMHC, LCAS, LMFT, LPA or Ph.D. in psychology)

• Minimum two years of work experience assubstanceuse counselor.

• Minimum one year of experience providingSubstance UseGroup Treatment.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in case management, carecoordinationor similar work, preferably in a mental health or healthcare setting working with the Latine community.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Strong communicationskills and comfort interacting with a diverse array of people

• Ability tomaintainprofessional boundaries and protect client confidentiality when working in close collaboration with other agencies in the field

• Familiarity with State regulations of North Carolina,regardingDWI 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

• Proficiencyin 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,utilizingZoom or Teams, with occasional in-personin a clinical/office environmentbased on the program needs

• Assigned Office Site: Durham Clinicand Siler City Clinic.

• Work Week:Usually works a standard work week, Monday through Friday, withoccasionalevenings workinguntil 8:00pm; Friday 9:00am to11:00am isrequiredtime for organization-wide and team meetings

• Extra Time:May berequiredto work occasional weekends forspecial eventsor attend staff meetings outside the regular schedule

To apply,submityour cover letter and resume.

El Futuro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminateinits employment decisionson the basis ofany 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.