Addictions Counselor Engage Eastern NC

Posting Details

Position Information

• Job Title: Addictions Counselor Engage Eastern NC
• Position Number: 500336
• Vacancy Open to: All Candidates
• Department: AAH CAHS Addict Rehabilitation Std
• Department Homepage: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./
• Advertising Department: REHAB STUDIES
• Division: Academic Affairs
• Classification
  
  Title:
  
  Counselor
• Working Title: Addictions Counselor Engage Eastern NC
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
• Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

The Department of Addictions and Rehabilitation Studies (DARS) at East Carolina University began in 1967 with a degree in Rehabilitation Counseling. The first students graduated in 1969. Currently, the department offers the following programs: B.S. in Rehabilitation Services, M.S. in Clinical Counseling with an addictions emphasis, M.S. in Rehabilitation Counseling, and Ph.D. in Counselor Preparation and Research. The master’s programs and the doctoral program are CACREP accredited.

DARS also supports the Navigate Counseling Clinic, a faculty-directed student-operated clinic. The Navigate Counseling Clinic and funded research projects provide mental health, addiction, rehabilitation, and employment counseling services to individuals in eastern NC.

The Addictions Counselor will provide direct assessment, treatment planning, mental health and addictions counseling, and case management services. The counselor will maintain active collaborative relationships with community treatment organizations and health departments. The counselor will also assist the Project Coordinator, Project Director, and Project Evaluator to complete treatment-related data reports. Contingent upon availability of funds.

MA/MS in Counselor Education or closely related field.

None

• Licensure as a clinical addictions specialist or LCAS/LCAS-A.
• Experience providing direct service for individuals with substance use and co-occurring disorders.

East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. Candidates must also submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references, including contact information, online. At the time of employment two to three original letters of reference, official transcripts, a criminal background check, and proper documentation of identity and employability are required.

If selected, an automatic email will be sent to the individuals listed in the People Admin system. Letters of reference submitted via People Admin will be verified and may be considered toward meeting this requirement. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

To be considered, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the People Admin system and submit any requested documents. Applicants with the preferred education and experience must also meet the minimum education/experience requirements, if applicable.

02/03/2026

Yes

Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on the date indicated. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date.

02/18/2026

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