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Position Information

Job Title

Job Title Addictions Trainer/Mentor Specialist

Posting Number

Posting Number 2646

Job Schedule

Job Schedule Part Time

Job Shift

Job Shift Day, Evening

OCR Code / Classification

Min Salary $35.85

Max Salary $38.30

Work Location

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary

The Addictions Trainer/Mentor serves as a Certified Clinical Supervisor for students in accelerated internship pathways preparing for Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor ( CADC ) or Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist ( LCAS ) credentials. This role provides clinical supervision, professional mentoring, and targeted coaching to advanced studentsthose who have completed prior clinical degreesto strengthen professional competence, master required content, prepare for credentialing exams, and successfully complete specialized, field-based internships.

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

• Masters degree or higher in a human services field (counseling, social work, rehabilitation studies, psychology, substance use counseling, or related).
• Current, active credential from NCASPPB as a Certified Clinical Supervisor ( CCS or CCS -I).
• Active credential as a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist ( LCAS ) or equivalent recognized by NCASPPB .
• Minimum of three years of post-licensure practice in substance use/addictions counseling.
• Demonstrated experience in clinical supervision, mentoring, or training of addiction professionals.
• Strong knowledge of NCASPPB standards, CADC and LCAS credentialing requirements, and ethical guidelines.
• Availability for flexible scheduling, including daytime or evening supervision sessions.
• Proficiency in documentation, case review, and use of digital platforms (e.g., Microsoft Office, Zoom, learning management systems).
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred:

• Five or more years of direct clinical practice in addictions counseling.
• Experience supervising students, interns, or entry-level professionals in addictions or behavioral health settings.
• Familiarity with exam preparation strategies for CADC / LCAS credentials.
• Demonstrated ability to foster professional resilience and growth among emerging clinicians.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following and other duties as assigned.

Clinical Supervision

• Serve as the assigned Certified Clinical Supervisor ( CCS or CCS -I) for students completing internships in the accelerated pathway.
• Provide clinical supervision in accordance with North Carolina Addiction Specialist Professional Practice Board ( NCASPPB ) requirements which may include observation, case review, skills assessment, and documentation of supervision hours.
• Monitor and track adherence to NCASPPB requirements for supervision frequency; schedule and facilitate make-up sessions when necessary to ensure full compliance.
• Deliver coaching and mentoring that enhances professional identity, ethical decision-making, and competence in addictions counseling.
• Guide students in mastering required practice domains and competencies aligned with CADC and LCAS credentialing standards.
• Support students in preparing for NCASPPB required credentialing exams, reinforcing applied knowledge and clinical readiness.
• Provide constructive feedback, individualized learning goals, and progress evaluations based on professional standards.
• Model and uphold ethical, legal, and clinical practice standards as established by NCASPPB and relevant professional codes.
• Collaborate with program leadership to ensure high-quality supervision that meets regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of supervision activities, including hours, competencies addressed, and evaluations.
• Contribute to a supportive, inclusive environment.

Advanced Mentoring and Coaching

• Facilitate a mix of group supervision and individual supervision sessions.
• Actively engages with assigned students providing best practices for coaching, mentoring, and career advising.
• Adheres to clinical and ethical standards of institution, industry, and licensing/credentialing boards.
• Using multiple technology tools for engaging with, coaching, mentoring, and clinically supervising students in our Addictions and Recovery program

At Forsyth Tech we cultivate a culture of belonging where every member students, staff, and faculty are valued, respected, accepted and encouraged to use our true and authentic self

and the voice of our unique characteristics and experiences.

Physical Demands

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee will need to regularly operate and use computers, phones and other electronic equipment
• The employee will frequently communicate and must be able to exchange accurate information with others
• The employee may need to move around their office and/or campus to attend meetings/ classes and to access files, machinery or other job-related tools
• The employee may need to lift and/or move equipment, tools or paperwork up to 75 pounds
• The employee may need to position themselves by reaching, stooping, kneeling or crouching in order to adjust or collect equipment and/or supplies
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places; and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Encounters low to moderate noise levels in the work environment

Open Date

Open Date 09/25/2025

Close Date

Close Date 10/16/2025

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicants

If you have trouble, please call HR at 336-###-####. EOE .

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a master's degree or higher in a human services field (counseling, social work, rehabilitation studies, psychology, substance use counseling, or related)?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you currently have a Clinical Addictions Specialist License (LCAS) or equivalent credential recognized by the NCASPPB?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a current credential from NCASPPB as a Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS or CCS-1)?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a minimum of three (3) years post-licensure practice in substance use/addictions counseling?
  • Yes
  • No