Licensed Clinician (LCAS, LMFT, LCSW, LCMHC)

The Blanchard Institute•Cornelius, NC

10d

About The Position

The Licensed Clinician provides therapeutic interventions to clients receiving treatment for mental health and substance use disorders. The role includes assessment and treatment services, family and relationship services, group process, educational presentations, treatment planning and review, documentation of services and client responses, concurrent reviews, discharge planning, and managed-care contact as directed by designated staff. The clinician completes and evaluates biopsychosocial assessments and other data, interviews family members or third parties, and develops individualized initial treatment plans. Day-to-day work includes facilitating group and individual therapy, assessing client progress, conducting discharge planning, and collaborating with the treatment team. Clinicians may also develop and present educational lectures and participate in quality assurance activities. The role requires the clinical knowledge and professional skills to care for clients with substance use and co-occurring disorders while maintaining high standards of ethical, trauma-informed care. The Blanchard Institute is a family-centered behavioral health treatment center focused on evidence-based care, family involvement, whole-person wellness, same-day access, and long-term recovery outcomes.

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.

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

Provide therapeutic interventions and assessment and treatment services to clients.
Provide family and relationship services and facilitate group and individual therapy.
Complete and evaluate biopsychosocial assessments and other client data.
Interview family members or third parties as part of assessment and treatment.
Develop individualized initial treatment plans and participate in treatment planning and review.
Document services provided and client responses.
Conduct concurrent reviews and managed-care contacts as directed by designated staff.
Assess client progress and conduct discharge planning.
Partner with members of the treatment team.
Develop and present lectures and educational presentations to clients.
Participate in quality assurance activities.
Provide clinical care for substance use and co-occurring substance use clients in an ethical, trauma-informed setting.