Outpatient Therapist

Easterseals PORT•Clinton, NC

1d•$42,000 - $55,000•Onsite

About The Position

Do you have a passion for making a real difference in the lives of people living with substance use and mental health challenges? At Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH), we’re seeking a compassionate and dedicated full-time Therapist to join our team in Clinton, NC. As a valued member of our collaborative and supportive team, you will work together to transform the lives of individuals by providing a comprehensive range of services that treat the whole person and empower patients to find their way forward. What You’ll Do As a Therapist on our Outpatient team (OPT), you will contribute significantly to the well-being of the individuals under your care in a clinic setting. Your skills and experience will be vital in the screening, assessment and goal development / achievement process. Additionally, our clinicians recommend and coordinate supporting services for individuals when needed. The teams at Easterseals PORT Health care directly for our clients in one-on-one or group sessions in our outpatient clinics and opioid treatment programs.

Requirements

To join our team as a licensed clinician you must have in-depth knowledge of different therapeutic approaches and group techniques as well as their practical application in an outpatient setting, be able to work independently, be adept at problem solving and de-escalation in times of crisis.
Full or provisional licensure : LCSW, LCMHC
Bachelor’s degree in Human Service field with two years post degree experience with population served (at risk youth); or
Master’s degree in Human Service field with one year post degree experience with population served (at risk youth).
Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and have a valid, unrestricted driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Dual licensure LCAS (A) preferred
Prior mental health and/or substance use experience preferred

Responsibilities

Must deliver services in various environments, such as homes, schools, detention centers and jails (state funds only), homeless shelters, street locations, etc.
Responsible for coordinating the initial assessment and developing the youth’s Person Centered Plan (PCP)
Diffuse crises, evaluate nature of crises, and intervene to reduce the likelihood of a recurrence
Ensure linkage to needed community services and resources
Arrange, coordinate, and monitor other services on behalf of the individual
Monitor and manage the presenting psychiatric and/or addiction symptoms
Provide self help and living skills training for youth
Provide mental health treatment for the youth or other family members as directed by the Team Leader
Provide parenting skills training to help the family build skills for coping with the youth’s disorder
Work with caregivers in the implementation of home-based behavioral supports
Provide or arrange crisis management, intensive case management, individual and/or family therapy, substance abuse intervention, skills training, and other rehabilitative supports to prevent the need for an out-of-home, more restrictive services
Provide, when assigned, “first responder” crisis response on a 24/7/365 basis to recipients
Coordinate and conduct peer review
Assist in training new employees
Complete the intensive in-home services training within the first 90 days of employment
Other duties as assigned
Assist with marketing of the Intensive In-Home program
Qualified Professionals (QPs) may be required to provide supervision to staff member of Associate Professionals (APs) and Paraprofessionals (PP) status.

Benefits

Paid time off and paid holidays
Medical, Dental, and Vision Health Benefits + an optional Flexible Health Spending Account (FSA)
Life Insurance, Disability Insurance and more
403(b) Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance Program and Legal services, as needed
Supervision for licensure!
We are a Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifier!

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