Certified Addictions Counselor w/BONUS - 5093

We have a new opportunity for a full-time Certified Addictions Counselor at the Naval Medical Center at Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, NC.

Sign-on Bonus: $2,000 payable with first paycheck!

Job Specific Details and Tasks: The duties for the LCSW include but are not limited to the following: 

• Perform a full range of Certified Addiction Counselor duties, in accordance with assignment and consistent with the scope of practice for profession, including but not limited to, medical care treatment and patient education in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent, and continuous manner.
• Obtain or provide relevant information that will facilitate treatment and assist in developing programs.
• Provide assessment of substance abuse and addiction.
• Identify and document medical consequences of alcohol and other substance use, including withdrawal and detoxification.
• Facilitate the placement and management of patients in appropriate levels of care within the continuum of care model of the treatment of addictive disorders.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8.5 to 10.5  hours between 6:00am and 8:00pm, with 30 minute lunch.

No Weekends, No Holidays 

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:  Certificate. Graduate from a behavioral science program with specialized training in substance abuse and chemical dependency treatment. -OR- completion of a Military Department Drug and Alcohol Program Management Activity School that leads to Certification as an Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor.

Experience: Must have at least one year of post-grad experience in the last three years as a Substance Abuse Counselor

License:  Active, unrestricted license to practice as a Certified Addition Counselor from any state.  -- Please identify state of licensure.

Certification:  Maintain a national certification credential by the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors or National Board of Certification Counselors or International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium/Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse.

Life Support Certification: Current AHA or ARC BLS Healthcare Provider certification. 

Security: Must possess ability to pass a Government background check/security clearance.

We are an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. All applicants selected for employment are required to submit to a background check and pre-employment drug test. 

Excellent Compensation & Exceptional Comprehensive Benefits:

• Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Plus 11 Paid Federal Holidays

• Medical/Dental/Vision, STD/LTD/Life, Health Savings Account available, and more
• Annual CME Stipend and License/Certification Reimbursement
• Matching 401K

Base salary: $30.00/Hr as a W2 employee

Sign-on Bonus: $2,000 payable with first paycheck!