JOB TITLE: Outpatient Therapist

SCHEDULE: Anticipated schedule: Monday – Friday 6a – 3p

LOCATION: On-Site Center for Substance Use & Mental Health Services

CITY, STATE, COUNTY: Wilmington, NC New Hanover County

JOB POSTING:

Provides independent diagnostic, psycho-social and professional counseling for clients (adult & adolescents) with complicated substance use, mental health and co-occurring disorders- with an appropriate level of supervision. This position is meant to reduce barriers to accessing treatment through offering an expansion of services during non-traditional hours, including early morning hours during opioid treatment programming.

REQUIRED EDUCATIONAL/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from a four-year college or university in human services or related field and two years of progressive substance use counseling experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Graduation from a Master’s degree program in clinical or substance use treatment
• LCSW/LCSWA, LPA, LCMHC/LCMHCA preferred.
• Preference given to candidates who are dually licensed with LCAS.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Provides independent diagnostic and psycho-social evaluations and counseling which focus on complicated substance use and mental health as well as the issues generated from its impact on daily living and individual and family relationships.
• Evaluate the client's situation and their ability to deal with their problem; conduct an in-depth clinical interview to determine psycho-social and drug history, formulate a psycho-social assessment and initial treatment plan; provide in-depth counseling which can range from crisis intervention to skill building to dealing with personality disorders which are associated with treatment needs
• The caseload is characterized as complex with a preponderance of adults, and families with substance use, mental health and co-occurring disorder patients. Occasionally may see adolescents who are admitted to treatment program, with supervision.
• The counseling methods are best characterized as individual and group utilizing reality, cognitive-behavioral, family, and evidence based modalities. It is individualized depending on the needs of the clients.
• In providing counseling services, the employees may deal with a variety of collateral issues such as finances, medical, vocational, health, and behavior.
• Provide information to and confer with schools, employers, and families on treatment plans, behavior management, and other problems and needs.
• Work with emergency referrals, conduct community educational workshops, provide professional services to referrals from the judicial system and statewide institutions.
• May be subject to inside environmental conditions and exposed to fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gasses or poor ventilation and subject to work in close quarters. Employees may be exposed to human body fluids and are covered by the OSHA rules and regulations on blood borne pathogens.
• Provides independent diagnostic, psycho-social and substance use evaluations and counseling which focus on complicated substance use and mental health as well as the issues generated from its impact on daily living and individual and family relationships.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Considerable knowledge of the practical application of different therapeutic approaches, group dynamics, crisis intervention, and family therapy.
• Considerable knowledge of community resources.
• Knowledge of the psycho-social, socioeconomic and behavioral problems and their treatment.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, and policies which govern the program.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, disease processes and psycho-pharmacy.
• Skill in establishing rapport with a client and/or family and applying techniques of assessing psycho-social, behavioral, and psychological aspects of the client.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and members of civic, medical, social, and religious organizations.
• Ability to formulate treatment goals and to record concisely required documentation.

• Knowledge of various methods of psychological evaluation, including, but not limited to, conducting semi-structured diagnostic clinical interviews.
• Ability to communicate effective in oral and written forms.

• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of stooping, reaching, and walking, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, and performing repetitive motions.
• Must be able to perform sedentary work exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly or frequently to move objects.
• Must possess the visual acuity to perform extensive reading.

SALARY & BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Educational loan repayment programs & Career growth
• Retirement savings plan/401K
• Paid time off programs, rollover hours, 14 paid holidays
• Employee engagement activities, resource groups, and diversity events

EEO STATEMENT

Coastal Horizons is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.