Adult Recovery Unit (ARU) Therapist (4138)
About The Position
Appalachian Community Services provides Mental Health, Behavioral Health, Substance Use, and Developmental Disability services to individuals, families, and communities within the seven western counties of North Carolina. We provide a wide range of walk-in, psychiatric, substance abuse, and crisis services to adults and children. We are actively seeking a compassionate and skilled ARU Therapist to join our team Full-time. This role is essential to our mission, providing therapy, crisis support, and service coordination for mental health clients in a variety of settings. As a ARU Therapist with ACS, you will provide assessment and treatment services and oversee the implementation of the psychiatric and recovery curriculums. This includes providing individual, group, and family therapy and creating treatment goals that fit the current needs of clients. Complete Comprehensive Clinical Assessments, service notes, and other required documentation as necessary for authorization of treatment. Create treatment goals and assist in periodic review and modification of goals to fit the current needs of clients; Provide individual, group, and family therapy to clients as outlined in the NC DHHS service definitions and program schedules; Participate in planning and delivery of services for caseload regarding admission, treatment, and discharge.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited university with a master’s degree in social work, counseling, or psychology is required.
- North Carolina Licensure as LCSW, LPC, LCMHC, or LMFT is required; Associate Licensed individuals will be considered.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual, family, and/or group therapy sessions
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Collaborate with care teams as needed
- Maintain compliance with all clinical and regulatory standards
- Participate in supervision (if applicable based on licensure level)
Benefits
- Consumer-driven health plan coverage provided by Anthem
- Wellness: When you enroll in a medical plan, you get complete care support on your time through Sydney app (Anthem), with exclusive access to 24/7 access to licensed doctors, therapists, and psychiatrists.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flex Spending Account (FSA)
- Two dental plan options available through Delta Dental
- Affordable vision plan available through EyeMed
- An optional Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Generous paid time off
- 401k or Roth IRA Retirement Programs administered by Empower
- Financial planning and education services at no cost to you
- Voluntary supplemental benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, Short-Term Disability)
- Educational Assistance
- Licensure Residency Program for Full-time Clinical Staff
- Advancement and Career Development Opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
