Licensed Clinical Counselor

Anuvia Prevention & Recovery Center • Charlotte, NC

21h

About The Position

Provide counseling services for clients with substance use and/or mental health diagnosis according to best practice.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Counseling, Clinical Social Work, or another field approved by the NCASPPB.
• Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS/LCAS-A) is preferred. Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) or LCMHC-A, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or LCSW-A preferred. Must be licensed & dual license is a significant plus.
• Minimum of two years of counseling experience. A concentration in substance use disorder treatment and mental health treatment is preferred.
• Valid NC or SC Driver’s License.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Pleasant personality and professional demeanor.
• Strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family counseling services for clients with substance use and/or co-occurring mental health disorders in accordance with state, agency, and best-practice guidelines.
• Facilitate psychoeducation, relapse prevention, recovery skills development, and family involvement in treatment, with client consent.
• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments, including psychosocial assessments and ASAM multidimensional assessments, and develop ASAM Level of Care recommendations as appropriate to licensure.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized, person-centered treatment and/or service plans prior to or on the date of service.
• Monitor client progress through ongoing assessment and reassessment; update and revise treatment plans as clinically indicated.
• Manage all aspects of a client caseload from admission through discharge, including transitions and aftercare planning.
• Monitor signs and symptoms of substance intoxication and withdrawal and provide appropriate intervention and coordination of care.
• Provide crisis intervention and clinical consultation as needed, including after-hours phone consultation and participation in on-call rotation, when applicable.
• Coordinate and ensure linkage to medically necessary services, including MAT, psychiatric, psychological, medical, and community-based resources.
• Submit service authorizations and ensure continuity of care across providers and systems.
• Provide referrals and coordination for substance use disorder treatment and recovery resources.
• Complete accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in the electronic health record in accordance with state, agency, and federal requirements.
• Complete required reporting, including NC TOPPS, GPRA, and incident reports, in accordance with established guidelines.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, case staffing, clinical supervision, and coordination with the Clinical Director and medical providers as appropriate.
• Participate in quality assurance and quality improvement activities, including peer review and timely resolution of out-of-compliance items.
• Facilitate training and supervision activities for interns and/or trainees as assigned.
• Administer medications and conduct UDS screenings as required and within scope of training and licensure.
• Adhere to professional standards, ethical guidelines, governing board requirements, and all applicable policies and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health benefits from the first day (no waiting period).
• Generous time off policy.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance provided.
• Low monthly premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Education Assistance Program for certifications and continuing education.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Commuter Benefits Program.
• Orthodontic Benefits.
• Competitive 401(k) plan with 7% employer contribution after one year and immediate vesting.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
• Access to a Market Place with discounts on numerous vendors.
• Extensive library of online training and development courses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level