Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Therapist

ncgCARE•Smithfield, NC

1d•$54,373 - $73,494•Onsite

About The Position

Carolina Outreach is seeking a full-time therapist to provide community-based, in-home individual and family interventions for people with mental health and substance use disorders who receive ACT team services. The therapist works with clients, families, natural supports, and collateral agencies to coordinate services and support clients in achieving the goals in their person-centered plans. The role includes mental health assessments and treatment recommendations, individual counseling and psychotherapy, substance abuse treatment, crisis assessment and intervention, symptom assessment and management, and clinical guidance to the ACT team. The therapist also develops or helps implement person-centered plans, crisis plans, and transition plans, and provides therapeutic, behavioral, crisis, and psycho-educational interventions based on client needs, diagnoses, and evidence-based practices. This is a salaried position with compensation of $54,372–$73,494 per year. Placement in the range depends on licensure level, education, and experience. The position is based in Smithfield, North Carolina, and involves client transport. Carolina Outreach describes itself as a behavioral health provider serving children, families, and adults across North Carolina since 2003, with an equitable and inclusive approach focused on clients’ strengths and quality of life.

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.
Associate or full mental health license, such as LCSW/A or LCMHC/A.

Responsibilities

Provide individual, family, and/or group therapy to clients, families, and natural supports.
Provide service coordination, crisis assessment and intervention, and symptom assessment and management for ACT clients.
Provide individual counseling and psychotherapy, substance abuse treatment, work-related services, and activities of daily living services.
Provide social, interpersonal relationship, and leisure-time activity services, as well as support or direct assistance to help clients obtain basic necessities.
Provide education, support, and consultation to clients, families, and natural supports.
Conduct mental health assessments and recommend and implement treatment options based on the assessments.
Provide clinical guidance to the ACT 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 plans and transition plans when clients move into or out of services.
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 through the Sydney app to licensed doctors, therapists, and psychiatrists 24/7.
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 accident, critical illness, and short-term disability benefits.
Educational assistance, subject to position, hire date, and years of service.
Licensure Residency Program for full-time clinical staff.
Advancement and career development opportunities.
Administrative and scheduling support.
Flexible scheduling options.
Supportive clinical and operational leadership.
Streamlined onboarding and credentialing support.