Licensed Counselor – Substance Use & Behavioral Health
About The Position
Freedom Detox is seeking a skilled and compassionate Dual-Licensed Counselor to join our clinical team in Gastonia, NC. This position is ideal for a behavioral health professional with strong substance use treatment experience who is passionate about providing high-quality clinical care in a detox setting. LCAS is required, along with LCSW(A) or LCMHC(A), or higher-level licensure. We are looking for someone who is confident facilitating groups, providing individual counseling, managing crisis situations, and delivering trauma-informed care. Strong knowledge of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), de-escalation, and quality clinical documentation is highly valued.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Chemical Dependency, or a related field
- Active North Carolina LCAS or LCAS-A required
- Active North Carolina LCSW-A/LCSW or LCMHC-A/LCMHC required
- Experience providing substance use treatment, behavioral health, or mental health services
- Strong understanding and application of CBT and Motivational Interviewing (MI)
- Experience with trauma-informed care
- Strong group facilitation skills
- Excellent clinical documentation skills
- Strong de-escalation and crisis intervention abilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to remain calm, professional, and effective during challenging situations
- Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary treatment team
Responsibilities
- Provide individual, family, and group counseling to clients receiving detox and substance use treatment
- Complete comprehensive clinical assessments and develop individualized treatment goals
- Facilitate therapeutic and psychoeducational groups
- Utilize CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and other evidence-based clinical approaches
- Provide trauma-informed care throughout the treatment process
- Utilize effective de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques
- Maintain accurate, timely, and high-quality clinical documentation
- Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with medical and clinical staff
- Assist with discharge planning and coordinate appropriate aftercare services
- Support utilization review and insurance authorization activities
- Assist with clinical programming and implementation of best practices
- Maintain a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment for clients
- Participate in an on-call rotation as assigned
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Referral Bonus opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
