Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Therapist (4012)

ncgCARE • Kinston, NC

1d • Remote

About The Position

Carolina Outreach is seeking a full-time Mental Health Therapist to provide community-based, in-home individual and family interventions to Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder clients receiving ACT team services. The person in this position will work with clients, families, and natural supports to provide service coordination, crisis assessment and intervention with ACT consumers. This role is compensated on a salaried basis, providing consistent earnings aligned with the responsibilities and expectations of the position. This position is eligible for a $1,000 Sign on bonus! Placement within the range is based on licensure level, education, and experience.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in counseling, social work or related field
• Licensed in NC as a LCSW/A or LCMHC/A

Nice To Haves

• Associate or full mental health license

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)
• Provide service coordination
• Provide crisis assessment and intervention
• Provide symptom assessment and management
• Provide individual counseling and psychotherapy
• Provide substance abuse treatment
• Provide work-related services
• Provide activities of daily living services
• Provide social, interpersonal relationship, and leisure-time activity services
• Provide support services or direct assistance to ensure that individuals obtain the basic necessities of daily life
• Provide education, support, and consultation
• Provide mental health assessments and recommend/implement treatment options based on these assessments
• Provide clinical guidance to the team about clients’ mental health issues
• Develop and implement (or assist in the development and implementation of) clients’ person-centered plans
• Provide clinical guidance and/or oversight in the development of crisis plans and transition plans when clients move in and out of services
• Implement therapeutic interventions, crisis interventions, behavioral interventions, psycho-educational activities, and other best evidence-based practice therapies
• Work with clients, families, natural supports, and collateral agencies in reviewing, applying, and achieving goals outlined in the person-centered plan

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
• Optional Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Generous paid time off
• 401k or Roth IRA Retirement Programs administered by Empower
• Financial planning and education services
• Voluntary supplemental benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, Short-Term Disability)
• Educational Assistance
• Licensure Residency Program for Full-time Clinical Staff
• Advancement and Career Development Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level