Licensed Clinician (LCAS, LMFT, LCSW, LCMHC)

The Blanchard Institute•Charlotte, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Blanchard Institute is a family-centered behavioral health treatment center, specializing in mental health and substance use disorders. We are committed to delivering clinically sophisticated, evidence-based care while integrating the family system into the healing process. With a focus on whole-person wellness, same-day access to care, and long-term recovery outcomes, our work is rooted in compassion, integrity, and measurable impact for the individuals and families we serve. This Licensed Clinician (LCAS, LMFT, LCSW, LCMHC) will function in a dual role at The Blanchard Institute as both Clinical Assessor and Therapist as business and client needs require. In the role of Clinical Assessor you will be responsible for supporting the Clinical Team by thoroughly assessing each client adhering to the admissions process and procedures, collecting collateral information from family members or third parties, and appropriately staffing the assessment before treatment placement. The Clinical Assessor is also responsible for supporting the clinical team with treatment planning, Family and Client Orientation, assisting with case management and referral management, coordinating clinical and holistic services being provided; and arranging additional resources. This individual participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities. They understand and work within the 12 Core Functions of a CSAC candidate. The Clinical Assessor will be trained in UA/BAC screening, crisis intervention, and EMR data entry. As a Therapist, you will be responsible for providing the full range of therapeutic interventions to clients in treatment. This shall include, but not be limited to assessment and treatment services, family/relationship services, group process, educational presentations, treatment planning and review, documentation of services and client response, concurrent reviews, discharge planning, and managed care contact as directed by designated staff. You will complete and evaluate biopsychosocial assessments and other data, interview family members or third parties, and complete individualized initial treatment plans for clients entering treatment. Your day will include facilitating group and individual therapy, assessing client progress, conducting discharge planning and partnering with members of a treatment team. Therapists may develop and present lectures and education presentations to clients and participate in QA activities. All licensed clinicians must demonstrate the knowledge and professional skills necessary to provide clinical care for substance abuse and co-occurring substance abuse clientele, as well as be able to maintain high standards of excellence in an ethical and trauma-informed setting.

Requirements

Master’s degree or higher in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field from an accredited institution.
At least one year’s training and/or clinical experience providing individual, group, and family therapy in a behavioral health, mental health, or substance use disorder treatment setting.
Experience with treatment planning, clinical documentation, crisis intervention, and evidence-based therapeutic modalities.
Prior work in residential, outpatient, or multidisciplinary treatment environments.
Current state licensure or licensure eligibility (e.g., LCAS, LMFT, LCSW, LCMHC, or equivalent).
Associate licensure considered.
Dual licensure or certification in Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment.
First Aid/ CPR Certification
Crisis Intervention Certification

Responsibilities

Function in a dual role as Clinical Assessor and Therapist.
Assess each client adhering to the admissions process and procedures.
Collect collateral information from family members or third parties.
Staff the assessment before treatment placement.
Support the clinical team with treatment planning.
Provide Family and Client Orientation.
Assist with case management and referral management.
Coordinate clinical and holistic services.
Arrange additional resources.
Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
Understand and work within the 12 Core Functions of a CSAC candidate.
Be trained in UA/BAC screening, crisis intervention, and EMR data entry.
Provide the full range of therapeutic interventions to clients in treatment.
Conduct assessment and treatment services.
Provide family/relationship services.
Facilitate group process and educational presentations.
Develop and review treatment plans.
Document services and client response.
Perform concurrent reviews.
Conduct discharge planning.
Perform managed care contact as directed.
Complete and evaluate biopsychosocial assessments and other data.
Interview family members or third parties.
Complete individualized initial treatment plans for clients entering treatment.
Facilitate group and individual therapy.
Assess client progress.
Partner with members of a treatment team.
Develop and present lectures and education presentations to clients.
Participate in QA activities.
Demonstrate the knowledge and professional skills necessary to provide clinical care for substance abuse and co-occurring substance abuse clientele.
Maintain high standards of excellence in an ethical and trauma-informed setting.