Behavioral Health Specialist
About The Position
McLeod Centers for Wellbeing is currently seeking a Full-Time Behavioral Health Specialist to join our Residential program at our headquarters location in Charlotte, NC. At McLeod Centers for Wellbeing, our mission is to build a foundation of healing and hope based on equity, education, and evidence-based practice for all communities. A nonprofit founded in 1969 in Charlotte, North Carolina, we have since grown to be one of the largest providers of comprehensive substance use disorder treatment in western North Carolina. From initial assessment to customized aftercare, McLeod Centers provides compassionate, steadfast support for our patients’ journey to recovery. We are looking for passionate people to join our team!
Requirements
- Minimum High School Diploma or GED required.
- 1 year of experience specifically working with individuals facing substance use challenges.
Nice To Haves
- Higher degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Monitor clients during breaks between groups and activities.
- Provide support to counselors.
- Assist in planning groups and facilitating.
- Assist in Coordination of care.
- Assist clients in adhering to their daily schedule.
- Prepare transportation vouchers and drug screening forms.
- Transport clients to and from appointments and meetings.
- Assist with discharge planning as needed.
- Turn clients’ bedrooms over as clients leave treatment.
- Ensure all linens are laundered and stored for next use.
- Review belongings of new admissions and note items not allowed in rooms, obtain emergency contacts for inclusion in chart.
- Performs routine medication administration to clients/residents, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Ability to physically intervene in crisis situations, including separating individuals, providing emergency support in response to behavioral or medical emergencies, and ensuring patient and staff safety.
Benefits
- 37.5-hour work week
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- 100% employer-paid short-term disability
- 100% employer-paid long-term disability
- 100% employer-paid group-term life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) plan
- Company matches up to 3% on 401(k) after 90 days
- Paid time off
- Bereavement leave
- Jury duty leave
- 9 paid observed holidays
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
- Ongoing support for professional development
- Free continuing education opportunities
- Individual clinical supervision for licensure
- Group clinical supervision for licensure
- Company pays for initial CADC certification or LCAS licensure
- Company pays for application fee, background check fee, board registration fee, initial exam fee, and all supervision requirements for CADC/LCAS
- Five percent (5%) pay differential for bilingual applicants (subject to verification)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
