Counselor
About The Position
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! McLeod Centers for Wellbeing is seeking Full-time Counselor's to join our Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) Clinic at our headquarters location in Charlotte, NC.
Requirements
- Master's degree-level fully licensed or associate licensed Family Counselor (LCAS, LMFT, LCSW, LCMHC).
- Minimum of 1 year of experience working with the adolescent population in a clinical setting.
- At least 1 year of experience specifically working with individuals facing substance use challenges.
- Strong interest in justice services.
- Ability to engage and support adolescents in overcoming substance use issues.
- Strong understanding of the intersection of substance use, mental health, and justice involvement.
Responsibilities
- Be at the forefront of crafting person-centered treatment plans for patients in all stages of recovery.
- Play a pivotal role in monitoring and evaluating client progress, adjusting treatments as necessary for optimal outcomes.
- Lead individual and group counseling sessions to support both patients and their families.
- Connect patients with vital support services, such as medical evaluation, mental health, and social support.
- Participate in clinical supervision sessions to foster your professional growth and development.
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 of employment
- 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 and group clinical supervision for professionals seeking CADC and LCAS licensures
- McLeod Centers pays for initial CADC certification or LCAS licensure
- McLeod Centers pays for the application fee, background check fee, board registration fee, initial exam fee, and all supervision requirements for initial certification/licensure.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
