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CaroMont Health

Dual Diagnosis Counselor

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 3 weeks ago

Location: Gastonia, NC (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/17/2026

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What they do

A Substance Abuse Counselor counsels people struggling with addictions to alcohol, drugs or other substances. Assists clients in dealing with personal and professional problems related to substance abuse. Collaborates with other health care and mental health care professionals to coordinate services for clients, and works with families of substance abusers. May work in a clinic, health care facility or community based program, or work with clients referred through the criminal justice system.

$25,518 / year median in North Carolina

+20% projected growth

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Job Description

Job Summary:

Assessment, counseling, education and a wide range of therapeutic interventions for the treatment and rehabilitation of those clients with a dual diagnosis of psychiatric illness and substance abuse.

Qualifications:

Education, formal training and clinical experience working with dual-diagnosed clients. Master's degree in a related human service field. LCAS (licensed clinical addictions specialist) required upon hire. At least two years of experience to include experience in psychiatry as well as substance abuse. Considerable knowledge of the diagnostic criteria of mental illness/substance abuse as well as appropriate therapeutic intervention used in the treatment and rehabilitation process. Understanding of group therapy, AA, NA, and 12-steps. Computer knowledge and good communication skills essential. Must maintain BLS certification. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability