Substance Abuse Counselor (SACOT/SAIOP) Program – QP or CADC Required - Kinston, NC

Pay: $22- 29 per hour

Position Overview

Qualified Professional (QP) or CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor) – Substance Abuse Comprehensive Outpatient Treatment (SACOT)/ Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Program (SAIOP)

Dixon Social Interactive Services, Inc. mission is to raise the awareness of mental health and substance use treatment services that offer individuals Hope, Independence, Knowledge, and Empowerment. We strive to accomplish this by providing quality treatment services using a person-centered approach.

We believe that individuals struggling with substance use disorders have the capacity to recover and sustain long-term wellness when provided structured, evidence-based, and compassionate care.

The Qualified Professional (QP) or CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor) provides clinical services within the Substance Abuse Comprehensive Outpatient Treatment (SACOT/SAIOP) program, a structured, time-limited, multi-faceted treatment model for adults requiring intensive outpatient support. Services are delivered under the supervision of a LCAS or CCS and in accordance with 10A NCAC 27G .0104 and .4400.

This role includes individual and group counseling, case management, treatment planning, crisis response, and Medicaid-compliant documentation.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Person-Centered Plans (PCPs) for assigned caseload.
• Provide individual, group, and family counseling services.
• Facilitate daily group counseling sessions in accordance with SACOT/SAIOP requirements.
• Document service notes that reflect SACOT/SAIOP clinical services aligned with treatment goals.
• Ensure compliance with Medicaid, SACOT/SAIOP, and organizational policies and procedures.
• Provide case management, service coordination, and community linkage.
• Conduct ongoing assessments and reassessments.
• Coordinate biochemical screenings (e.g., urine drug screens) as required.
• Provide crisis intervention and emotional support as needed.
• Maintain 24/7/365 crisis response capacity, including face-to-face response within 2 hours when required.
• Participate in weekly staffing meetings and clinical supervision.
• Maintain detailed, accurate, and timely clinical documentation.
• Demonstrate respect for diversity and uphold client rights.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

"Qualified Professional" within the MH/DD/SA system of care

(a) An individual who holds a license, provisional license, certificate, registration, or permit issued by the governing board regulating a human service profession, except a registered nurse licensed in North Carolina with four years of full-time MH/DD/SA experience; or

(b) A graduate of a college or university with a master’s degree in a human service field and one year of full-time, post-graduate MH/DD/SA experience; or

(c) A graduate of a college or university with a bachelor’s degree in a human service field and two years of full-time, post-bachelor’s MH/DD/SA experience; or

(d) A graduate of a college or university with a bachelor’s degree in a non-human service field and four years of full-time, post-bachelor’s MH/DD/SA experience.

Education, Certifications & Requirements

• Must meet NC Medicaid Qualified Professional (QP) criteria or Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) criteria
• Credentialed by the NC Addiction Specialist Professional Practice Board or registered at minimum

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and write English. Ability to generate clear, compliant clinical documentation in accordance with Medicaid, SACOT, and auditing standards.

Job Types

Full-time

Benefits

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Vision insurance

Schedule

8 hour shift

10 hour shift

Day shift

Monday to Friday

On-call rotation

Experience

Addiction counseling: 2 years (Preferred)

SACOT or intensive outpatient experience (Preferred)

Work Location

In person – North Carolina

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