Licensed Counselor

Job Title: Licensed Counselor

Reports To: Clinical Supervisor

FLSA Status: Salary/Exempt

Position Summary: Provide counseling services for clients with substance use and/or mental health diagnosis according to best practice.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Provide individual, group, and family counseling services for clients with substance use and/or co-occurring mental health disorders in accordance with state, agency, and best-practice guidelines.

· Facilitate psychoeducation, relapse prevention, recovery skills development, and family involvement in treatment, with client consent.

· Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments, including psychosocial assessments and ASAM multidimensional assessments, and develop ASAM Level of Care recommendations as appropriate to licensure.

· Develop, implement, and update individualized, person-centered treatment and/or service plans prior to or on the date of service.

· Monitor client progress through ongoing assessment and reassessment; update and revise treatment plans as clinically indicated.

· Manage all aspects of a client caseload from admission through discharge, including transitions and aftercare planning.

· Monitor signs and symptoms of substance intoxication and withdrawal and provide appropriate intervention and coordination of care.

· Provide crisis intervention and clinical consultation as needed, including after-hours phone consultation and participation in on-call rotation, when applicable.

· Coordinate and ensure linkage to medically necessary services, including MAT, psychiatric, psychological, medical, and community-based resources.

· Submit service authorizations and ensure continuity of care across providers and systems.

· Provide referrals and coordination for substance use disorder treatment and recovery resources.

· Complete accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in the electronic health record in accordance with state, agency, and federal requirements.

· Complete required reporting, including NC TOPPS, GPRA, and incident reports, in accordance with established guidelines.

· Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, case staffing, clinical supervision, and coordination with the Clinical Director and medical providers as appropriate.

· Participate in quality assurance and quality improvement activities, including peer review and timely resolution of out-of-compliance items.

· Facilitate training and supervision activities for interns and/or trainees as assigned.

· Administer medications and conduct UDS screenings as required and within scope of training and licensure.

· Adhere to professional standards, ethical guidelines, governing board requirements, and all applicable policies and procedures.

· Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education and Training Required:

• Master’s Degree in Counseling, Clinical Social Work, or another field approved by the NCASPPB.

• Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS/LCAS-A) is preferred.
• Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) or LCMHC-A, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or LCSW-A preferred.
• Must be licensed & dual license is a significant plus.

• Minimum of two years of counseling experience.
• A concentration in substance use disorder treatment and mental health treatment is preferred.

• Valid NC or SC Driver’s License.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Pleasant personality and professional demeanor.
• Strong work ethic.

• Health benefits from the first day (no waiting period).
• Generous time off policy.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance provided.
• Low monthly premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Education Assistance Program for certifications and continuing education.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Commuter Benefits Program.
• Orthodontic Benefits.
• Competitive 401(k) plan with 7% employer contribution after one year and immediate vesting.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
• Access to a Market Place with discounts on numerous vendors.
• Extensive library of online training and development courses.