Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Therapist
About The Position
Carolina Outreach is seeking a full-time therapist to provide community-based, in-home individual and family interventions to mental health and substance use disorder clients receiving ACT team services. The therapist works with clients, families, natural supports, and collateral agencies to coordinate services, assess and respond to crises, and support client goals and quality of life. The role includes conducting mental health assessments and recommending and implementing treatment options; providing clinical guidance to the team; and developing or supporting person-centered plans, crisis plans, and transition plans. The therapist delivers individual, family, and group therapy, along with therapeutic, crisis, behavioral, psycho-educational, and other evidence-based interventions. Additional ACT services may include symptom assessment and management, substance abuse treatment, work-related services, activities of daily living support, social and interpersonal relationship services, leisure-time activities, assistance obtaining basic necessities, and education, support, and consultation. The position is salaried, full-time, and based in Durham, North Carolina. Compensation is listed as $54,372–$73,494 annually, with placement based on licensure level, education, and experience. The organization describes flexible scheduling, administrative and scheduling support, a steady referral base, clinical and operational leadership, and opportunities to develop clinical focus areas and advance.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in counseling, social work, or a related field.
- Must be licensed in North Carolina as an LCSW/A or LCMHC/A.
Responsibilities
- Provide community-based, in-home individual and family interventions to mental health and substance use disorder clients receiving ACT team services.
- Coordinate services and provide crisis assessment and intervention for ACT consumers.
- Assess symptoms and support symptom management.
- Provide individual counseling and psychotherapy, substance abuse treatment, work-related services, activities of daily living services, and social, interpersonal, and leisure-time activity services.
- Provide support or direct assistance to help individuals obtain basic necessities of daily life, as well as education, support, and consultation.
- Conduct mental health assessments and recommend and implement treatment options based on the assessments.
- Provide clinical guidance to the team about clients’ mental health issues.
- Develop and implement, or assist with developing and implementing, clients’ person-centered plans.
- Provide clinical guidance or oversight in developing crisis and transition plans when clients move into or out of services.
- Provide individual, family, or group therapy based on clients’ needs, diagnoses, and evidence-based practices.
- Implement therapeutic, crisis, and behavioral interventions, psycho-educational activities, and other evidence-based therapies.
- Work with clients, families, natural supports, and collateral agencies to review, apply, and achieve person-centered plan goals.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
- Collaborate with care teams as needed.
- Maintain compliance with clinical and regulatory standards.
- Participate in supervision when applicable based on licensure level.
Benefits
- Consumer-driven health plan coverage through Anthem, including access to the Sydney app and 24/7 access to licensed doctors, therapists, and psychiatrists.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
- Two dental plan options through Delta Dental.
- Vision plan through EyeMed.
- Optional Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account for childcare expenses.
- Generous paid time off.
- 401(k) or Roth IRA retirement programs administered by Empower.
- Financial planning and education services at no cost.
- Voluntary supplemental benefits, including accident, critical illness, and short-term disability coverage.
- Educational assistance, with eligibility determined by position, hire date, and years of service.
- Licensure Residency Program for full-time clinical staff.
- Advancement and career development opportunities.
- Flexible scheduling options.
- Administrative and scheduling support.
- Supportive clinical and operational leadership.
- Streamlined onboarding and credentialing support.
- Opportunities to build preferred clinical focus areas.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
