HUMAN SERVICES CLINICAL COUNSELOR - 40000715

Durham County Government employs approximately 1,900 employees that work towards providing needed services throughout the community. With a wide array of services, Durham County Government is at the heart of a rapidly growing and diverse area offering residents, employees and visitors exciting opportunities to live, work, grow and play. For more information about Durham County Government, visit www.dconc.gov.

 

DEPARTMENT:       

JUSTICE SERVICES

DATE POSTED:            

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

CLOSING DATE:           

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

HIRING RANGE:

$58,135.00 - $62,000.00

POSITION NUMBER:            

40000715

JOB TYPE:

FULL-TIME

 

 

**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.

 

• Coordinate and monitor the operation of Mental Health Court.
• Review referrals for appropriateness of services.
• Screen clients who are referred for addictive and/or psychological disorders. Use standardized tools to screen clients and conduct intakes, orientations, and assessments (social, educational, cultural, psychological, physical, career, and familial histories).
• Complete comprehensive clinical assessment. Use discretion and judgment to determine mental health/substance use diagnoses.
• Assist clients develop their cognitive, behavioral, social, and vocational skills to achieve abstinence from substance use, criminal behavior and/or stabilization from mental health symptoms by facilitating group and individual counseling sessions utilizing the Matrix Model based on goals identified by the client.
• Conduct psycho-educational groups using evidenced based treatment models when assigned.
• Develop an individualized treatment plan with clients to identify strengths, goals, medical need