Counselor - Residential Programs
About The Position
McLeod Centers for Wellbeing is seeking a full-time Counselor for its Residential program in Charlotte, North Carolina. The organization is a nonprofit that provides comprehensive substance use disorder treatment and supports patients from initial assessment through customized aftercare. The Counselor will help patients at all stages of recovery through person-centered treatment planning, progress monitoring, counseling, and connections to support services. The role includes participation in clinical supervision to support professional growth. Candidates must have a master's degree and be fully licensed or associate licensed as an LCAS, LMFT, LCSW, or LCMHC.
Requirements
- Master's degree.
- Fully licensed or associate licensed Counselor with one of the following credentials: LCAS, LMFT, LCSW, or LCMHC.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual language skills; applicants who verify proficiency receive an additional five percent pay differential.
Responsibilities
- Craft person-centered treatment plans for patients in all stages of recovery.
- Monitor and evaluate client progress and adjust treatments as necessary.
- Lead individual and group counseling sessions for patients and their families.
- Connect patients with support services, including medical evaluation, mental health, and social support.
- Participate in clinical supervision sessions.
Benefits
- Nine paid observed holidays.
- Eligibility for Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) as an employee of a nonprofit organization.
- Ongoing professional development support and free continuing education opportunities across multiple disciplines.
- Individual and group clinical supervision for professionals seeking CADC and LCAS licensures.
- Payment for initial CADC certification or LCAS licensure, including application, background check, board registration, initial exam, and supervision requirements.
- Bilingual applicants with verified language proficiency receive an additional five percent pay differential.
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Job Type
Full-time
