Substance Abuse Program Manager pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32000410
- Class code
- 32000410
- Pay group
- NC18
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Substance Abuse Program Manager is $63,927 to $111,871 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32000410.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
The OSHR class specification for this class is published by North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR). The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 10/2021.
What the state says the job is
Employees are responsible for planning, developing, implementing, supervising and evaluating comprehensive substance use disorder services within state facilities. Work involves the oversight of services which may include some combination of administrative/clinical program oversight and monitoring quality assurance tools to ensure continuous process improvement. Employees with the requisite credentialing may deliver a comprehensive clinical supervision model to identified staff in accordance with statute and policy. Employees may lead new initiatives as directed by management; determine priorities, and develop strategies to respond to the needs of special client populations. Employees establish programmatic long and short-term goals, objects, and provide technical assistance and direction to staff in the assigned areas of responsibility.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Working knowledge of policies and procedures for recruiting, selecting, developing, counseling, disciplining, and evaluating performance to retain a diverse workforce. Working knowledge of medical terminology, disease processes, and their treatment as they relate to decisions regarding clinical interventions and appropriate therapies based on medical or psychological diagnosis. Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, policies, and goals of substance use disorder program administration. Thorough knowledge of the causes and effects of substance use disorders on the person, family and community. Ability to supervise, evaluate and plan for the effective professional development of staff ...
Minimum qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a human services area from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of experience in substance abuse field, two of which must have been clinical experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special requirements
Credentialed as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) or in an equivalent credential from a governing authority recognized by the NC Addictions Specialist Professional Practice Board. <h2
Quoted from the OSHR class specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) publishes this figure in OSHR salary schedules, joined to Class Specifications. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
Job titles and their salary grades come from the Class Specifications, joined to the salary schedule.