PART TIME THERAPIST BUTNER, NC

ROCK HILL NEW HOPE TREATMENT CENTERS•Butner, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Part Time Therapist serves as the primary therapist for assigned residents and coordinates treatment services through direct counseling. The role provides individual, group, and family therapy, maintains an average caseload of 10 or fewer residents, and supports treatment planning and discharge planning. The therapist works with adolescents with developmental and behavioral health needs and collaborates with families, referral sources, court representatives, and a multidisciplinary team. The position requires availability for nights and weekends.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a Human Services field.
Some experience in the mental health profession.
License eligible in North Carolina for one of the listed credentials: LSW, LMSW, LISW-CP, LISW-AP, LPC, LPC-S, LMFT, or LMFT-S.
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record if transportation or community coordination is required.
Ability to pass required background checks, drug screening, and state-mandated employment clearances.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain organized records.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Professional judgment, discretion, and ethical conduct.
Proficiency with electronic health records and standard office technology.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and use standard office equipment.
Ability to respond to crisis situations, which may require quick movement.
Must be available for nights and weekends.

Nice To Haves

ABA experience.
Experience working with children, adolescents, or individuals in behavioral health, residential treatment, or human services settings.
Knowledge of service planning, care coordination, and clinical documentation standards.
Familiarity with North Carolina behavioral health regulations and service systems.

Responsibilities

Provide individual, group, and family therapy to assigned residents, maintaining an average caseload of 10 or fewer individuals.
Complete comprehensive clinical assessments within established timeframes and in accordance with program and regulatory requirements.
Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with organizational standards and deadlines.
Maintain appropriate ongoing communication with families, legal guardians, referral sources, and court representatives.
Provide clinically appropriate updates on resident progress and involve residents, families, guardians, and referral sources in treatment and discharge planning.
Maintain professional boundaries and comply with confidentiality requirements, including HIPAA.
Perform other duties as assigned that are consistent with the nature and scope of the position.
Conduct mental health assessments and develop individualized treatment plans for adolescents with developmental and behavioral health needs.
Provide trauma-informed therapeutic interventions that support emotional regulation, coping skills, and behavioral stability.
Respond to behavioral escalations and crises using approved de-escalation and safety intervention techniques.
Apply therapeutic approaches appropriate for youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Collaborate with psychiatrists, case managers, nurses, and residential staff to coordinate comprehensive treatment.
Engage families, guardians, and external stakeholders to support treatment progress and continuity of care.
Deliver culturally responsive care while adhering to professional ethical standards and confidentiality regulations.