LCMHCA, LMFT, or Licensed Psychologist)

Broadstep•Gastonia, NC

23d•Onsite

About The Position

We are actively hiring for a licensed Therapist or Counselor to join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team in Gastonia, NC. This role delivers mental and behavioral health services to clients in the community. This role serves clients and requires travel in Gaston, Cleveland, and Lincoln counties. We are only hiring for this location at this time. License Requirements: LCSW, LCSW-A, LCMHC, LCMHC-A, LMFT or Licensed Psychologist The Licensed Mental Health Clinician serves as a team member supporting individuals with Mental Health and/or Substance Abuse issues. They coordinate and monitor the array of services and support identified in each person’s Treatment Plan. About the Company: Broadstep has been a leader in providing a continuum of physical, emotional, and mental support for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), mental illness, and co-occurring disorders for over 45 years. Broadstep’s North Carolina business provides community-based mental health and substance abuse programs focused on the concept of whole person care and wellness. We are CARF Accredited.

Requirements

Graduate degree in Counseling or a related field
General working knowledge of the human services delivery system in North Carolina
Minimum 2 years of experience working with individuals with mental and/or behavioral health issues that includes writing treatment plans, conducting effective group therapy, and providing mental health diagnoses.
Valid driver’s license, auto insurance and reliable transportation
Ability to pass a drug screen and background check.
Ability to lift between 20 and 50 pounds and meet the physical requirements of performing CPR and therapeutic holds.
License Requirements: LCSW/LCSWA, LCMHC/LCMHCA, LMFT or Licensed Psychologist

Nice To Haves

Prior experience using an Electronic Medical Records preferred.

Responsibilities

Facilitating relationships and serving as a link between the company, parents, guardians, local agencies and the community
Minimizing the negative effects of psychiatric symptoms or substance dependence that interfere with the recipient’s daily living and personal development, providing supportive counseling.
Performing Case Management functions of linking and arranging for services and referrals
Working closely with other clinical/professional staff to maintain communication and providing feedback, standardizing procedures and expediting Treatment Plan implementation.
Ensuring that all initial authorization and reauthorizations for services occur in a timely fashion.
Monitoring utilization of service to ensure that it is effective, appropriate, and within the limits set forth in both rule, Treatment Plan, and the service authorization.