Licensed Clinician (LCAS, LMFT, LCSW, LCMHC)

The Blanchard Institute•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

The Blanchard Institute is a family-centered behavioral health treatment center specializing in mental health and substance use disorders. It provides clinically sophisticated, evidence-based care that integrates the family system, with a focus on whole-person wellness, same-day access to care, and long-term recovery outcomes. The Licensed Clinician serves in a dual role as Clinical Assessor and Therapist, based on business and client needs. As a Clinical Assessor, the clinician supports the Clinical Team by conducting assessments in accordance with admissions procedures, gathering collateral information from family members or third parties, and staffing assessments before treatment placement. The role also supports treatment planning, family and client orientation, case and referral management, coordination of clinical and holistic services, and arrangements for additional resources. The clinician participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities and works within the 12 Core Functions of a CSAC candidate. Training is provided in UA/BAC screening, crisis intervention, and EMR data entry. As a Therapist, the clinician provides a range of therapeutic interventions, including assessment and treatment services, family and relationship services, group process, educational presentations, treatment planning and review, documentation, concurrent reviews, discharge planning, and managed care contact as directed. The clinician completes and evaluates biopsychosocial assessments and other data, interviews family members or third parties, develops individualized initial treatment plans, facilitates group and individual therapy, assesses client progress, and partners with the treatment team on discharge planning. Therapists may also develop and present educational lectures and participate in quality assurance activities. Licensed clinicians must have the knowledge and professional skills to provide clinical care for clients with substance abuse and co-occurring substance abuse needs, while maintaining 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.
Current state licensure or licensure eligibility, such as LCAS, LMFT, LCSW, LCMHC, or equivalent; associate licensure is considered.
First Aid/CPR Certification.
Crisis Intervention Certification.
Demonstrated knowledge and professional skills necessary to provide clinical care for substance abuse and co-occurring substance abuse clientele.
Ability to maintain high standards of excellence in an ethical and trauma-informed setting.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of 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.
Dual licensure or certification in Substance Use Disorder treatment is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct client assessments in accordance with admissions processes and procedures.
Collect collateral information from family members or third parties and staff assessments before treatment placement.
Support treatment planning, Family and Client Orientation, case management, and referral management.
Coordinate clinical and holistic services and arrange additional resources.
Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
Work within the 12 Core Functions of a CSAC candidate.
Provide assessment and treatment services, family and relationship services, group process, and educational presentations.
Complete and evaluate biopsychosocial assessments and other data, interview family members or third parties, and develop individualized initial treatment plans.
Facilitate group and individual therapy and assess client progress.
Complete treatment planning and review, clinical documentation, concurrent reviews, and discharge planning.
Partner with treatment team members and conduct managed care contact as directed by designated staff.
Develop and present lectures and educational presentations as needed and participate in quality assurance activities.