HUMAN SERVICES CLINICAL COUNSELOR

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DEPARTMENT : JUSTICE SERVICES

DATE POSTED : FEBRUARY 26, 2025

CLOSING DATE : OPEN UNTIL FILLED

HIRING RANGE :

$58,135.00 - $62,000.00

SALARY RANGE :

$58,135.00 - $98,759.00

POSITION NUMBER : 40000715

JOB TYPE :

FULL-TIME (37.5 HOURS, EXEMPT)

• This posting is subject to close without prior notification.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION :

The main purpose of this position is to conduct comprehensive clinical assessments to identify substance use and behavioral health needs and determine appropriate level of care. Facilitate group and individual counseling utilizing the matrix model to assist clients with developing their cognitive, behavioral, and social skills to achieve abstinence from substance use, criminal behavior and initiate a long-term of recovery and pro- social life.

This position works under general supervision.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :

Master's degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of counseling / therapy experience in areas such as rehabilitation counseling, pastoral counseling, marriage and family therapy, child life program, or related human services field that provides the experience in techniques of counseling and therapeutic assessments, one of which must have been supervised; or, bachelor's degree in a human service field from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of related human service counseling or therapy experience which provides the above experience, one of which must have been supervised; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS :

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE :

Durham County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Durham County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE :

Durham County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Durham County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENT :

This position may be subject to a background check, which could include, but is not limited to, criminal history (employment-related and / or SBI fingerprint-based), credit history, motor vehicle records, educational verification, and checks of the sexual offender registry, depending on the specific requirements of the role. A conviction record does not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment consideration, unless otherwise required by applicable state law.