Jobs

Clinical Supervisor/Counselor

Charlotte Rescue Mission Dove’s Nest, a residential, 12-step, Christian based women’s facility, is seeking to hire a full time Clinical Supervisor with benefits.  Must be registered with the NCSAPPB  and hold an active LCAS & CCS.  This position provides administrative and/or clinical supervision to counselors.  You must be well-versed in counseling theory, particularly as it relates to clinical addictions; able to monitor resident-counselor relationships and assist the counselor in professional development related to the counseling process. Please mail your cover letter and resume to the attention of Linda Currie, CRM Dove’s Nest, 2855 West Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28208.

Posted on: April 24, 2013

Seeking Substance Abuse Clinicans (LCAS)

United Health Rehabilitation Services, GSO NC

Seeking Substance Abuse Clinicians

MUST HAVE NCSAPPB ISSUED LICENSE (Full licensure)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manages a small caseload of clients providing services on an intensive outpatient basis and utilizing short-term, solution focused treatment strategies

• Prepares service plan incorporating input from clients, and other involved persons, identifying client needs, and service goals and objectives.
• Provides direct clinical services to clients, including individual, family, and couples therapy
• Counsels clients regarding mental health dilemmas ranging from depression, anxiety, and other diagnoses.
•  Documents all activities completed on behalf of clients including daily service notes.
• Participates in various interdisciplinary teams, diagnostic or planning meetings.

Email resumes to: knightuhrs@gmail.com or fax to: 336-271-6862

Posted on: April 12, 2013

Director Opportunies

Carolinas HealthCare System (CHS), one of the nation’s leading and most innovative healthcare organizations, provides a full spectrum of healthcare and wellness programs throughout North and South Carolina. Our diverse network of more than 650 care locations includes medical centers, hospitals, healthcare pavilions, physician practices, destination centers, surgical and rehabilitation centers, home health agencies, nursing homes and hospice care. CHS works to improve and enhance the overall health and well-being of its communities through high quality patient care, education and research programs, and numerous collaborative partnerships and initiatives.

Exceptional opportunities are available throughout our system for Director level roles that provide leadership, guidance, and direction in achieving outcomes consistent with the organizational mission, philosophy, goals and objectives. Explore these positions today:

• Program Director, First Step, CMC-Union (Monroe, NC): Manages both the administrative/clinical areas and shares responsibility for the timely delivery of medical and counseling services with the Medical Director, Nurse Manager and clinical staff for a 26-bed, free standing substance abuse facility. Requires Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology or closelyrelated field.

• Clinical Director, Psychiatric, CMC-NorthEast: Responsible for: strategic oversight, operational performance, and clinical services of the Senior Behavioral Psychiatric Services Unit and the Emergency Behavioral Health Services Units; assumes leadership responsibility for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of clinically effective and efficient systems of care and services within the continuum of care administered by the two departments. Requires: Master’s degree in related field; current license to practice as a mental health provider in NC, 5+ years of relevant experience in the Behavioral Health field.

Careers with promise. Growth without compromise. Opportunities beyond compare. We invite you to meet with us and discover why healthcare careers are blossoming at Carolinas HealthCare System.

Visit www.carolinashealthcare.org/careers

Posted on: April 3, 2013

PT Clinical Supervisor

PT Clinical Supervisor – Addiction Care Recovery Association – Winston-Salem, NC

Immediate opening for a PT Clinical Supervisor.  Must be a CCS and must be registered with the NCSAPPB.  Interested applicants should submit their resume to amberp@arcanc.org.

ARCA is a non-profit residential treatment and detox facility.

Posted on: April 2, 2013

Outpatient Therapist (Part-Time LCAS)

Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS)
Family First Community Services (FFCS) has an immediate opening for the Outpatient Therapist position. This is a part-time position to provide outpatient therapy services to children/adolescents with dual diagnosis (mental health and substance abuse). We are seeking to hire a fully licensed LCAS who has other licensure/credentials that can treat dually diagnosed population (example: LPC, LPC-A, LCSW, LCSW-A, etc). FFCS is located in Charlotte NC. Please send your resume to Michiko Dowdy at mdowdy@fam1stcom.com for more details.

Posted on: April 2, 2013

QI Training Director

JOB TITLE:               QUALITY IMPROVEMENT TRAINING DIRECTOR

The Quality Improvement Training Director performs professional duties evaluating the quality and delivery of services for the Agency, ensuring programs and training services meet, and are in complete compliance with the State of NC CABHA approved standards and requirements.

PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administers and maintains quality assurance and processes in accordance with the agency’s QI plan and policies & procedures.
• Chairs the Continuous Quality Improvement Committee & Incident Reporting Committee, lends oversight and guidance to the Clients Rights Committee.
• Oversees the development and completion of yearly QI projects

 For more information, please visit our website at www.coastalhorizons.org.

Posted on: March 19, 2013

LCAS Needed

Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist

Higher Heights Family Services-Wilson NC

Licensure: LCAS

Experience: At least 2 years of experience.

Education: Must have at least a Master’s degree in a human service field.

Employment Type: Part Time  and Full Time

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides mental health and/or substance abuse interventions to assigned consumers either in individual or group sessions
• Provides clinical mental health and/or substance abuse assessments and treatment planning, monitors treatment progress, and follows up at disposition times.
• Consults with Psychiatrist when consumer is in need of medication.
• Coordinates consumer’s use of other Higher Heights program and community resources.
• Provides services, including intensive services for individual youth clients and families, in a variety of settings including office, schools, consumer’s homes, hospitals and law enforcement facilities.
• Serves on emergency rotation schedule to provide 24 hour on call, responding to and providing service to emergent situations.
• Maintains accurate and timely clinical records consistent with Higher Heights program standards.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Provides appropriate debriefing and termination to clients when: (1) discontinuing therapy services with a client for any reason; or (2) the provider resigns agency.
• Evaluates treatment plans.
• Serves as liaison to East Pointe Mental Health MCO and other MCOs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Email Resumes: higherheightsfamilyservices@gmail.com

Posted on: March 15, 2013

CSAC/QP/Group Facilitator

Certified Substance Abuse Counselor/QP/Group Facilitator

Summary:        Conducts life skills classes, SACOT/SAIOP groups to improve the quality of life for our clients.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Presents curricula and implements psycho-educational programs for clients in the functional areas of personal care, domestic, psychosocial, communication, leisure, and problem solving.
2. Conduct Matrix format SACOT and SAIOP substance abuse treatment groups.
3. Conducts individual and group training on life skills; facilitates interactive discussion groups which focus on self/family management issues which include but are not limited to stress management, communication skills, and problem solving and conflict resolution.
4. Provides client and family support in any of the following areas:  counseling, consumer directed and managed activities, behavioral interventions, community integration activities, and therapeutic recreational activities.
5. Models positive reinforcement, redirection de-escalation, anticipatory guidance, and other positive behavioral strategies.
6. Assists consumers in developing goals and areas of need and assists in developing treatment plans, which are assessed quarterly.
7. Documents all consumer encounters and contacts made on behalf of the consumer; completes and submits billing documentation as appropriate; maintains comprehensive consumer files.
8. Maintains and reports applicable statistics regarding program and consumer services.
9. Promotes The Higher Heights program through community networking; participates in volunteer tutoring and facilitator recruitment.
10. Performs miscellaneous job related duties as assigned.

Minimum Education, Licensure and Competencies:

Education:  Graduation from High School or GED. Some college preferred. At least two years experience in Social Work, Counseling, or other human services field required.  Prefer prior experience working in the mental health or substance abuse field with duties directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Licensure:  Certified Substance Abuse Counselor Preferred.

Submit Resume: higherheightsfamilyservices@gmail.com

Posted on: March 15, 2013

Counselor Needed for Research Project

SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR NEEDED: We are seeking to contract with a licensed behavioral health counselor to provide substance abuse counseling on a part-time basis for a federally funded research project in Durham NC. The project is managed by the Duke Center for Health Policy and involves providing individual and group counseling for primarily minority individuals with substance abuse disorders and HIV or at high-risk for HIV. Two years of substance abuse counseling experience is required (LCAS preferred). Experience working with HIV and men who have sex with men is highly desirable. Please contact Susan Reif at susan.reif@duke.edu for further information.

Posted on: March 11, 2013

Substance Abuse Counselor – Fellowship Hall

Substance Abuse Counselor
Greensboro, NC

Fellowship Hall, located in Greensboro, NC is a mission-driven and value-oriented organization that is considered by professionals in the field of addiction as “the grandfather of treatment” in this area of the country. Our goal is to provide exceptional, cost-effective care ensuring that each guest is treated with dignity and respect, and is given the opportunity to begin recovery in a serene environment.  We focus on the 12 step model of treatment. Fellowship Hall was first surveyed by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations in 1974, and has been continuously accredited by the organization since that time. The facility has the distinction of being the first Alcohol and Drug Treatment Specialty Hospital licensed by the State of North Carolina.

The Substance Abuse Counselor is responsible for providing individual and group counseling; developing psychosocial histories, assessments, treatment plans, and referral; documenting treatment progress, orientation, discharge, and related records; presenting didactic materials; participating in staff training and in Performance Improvement activities; demonstrating knowledge/skills to provide age appropriate care; participating in staff meetings and Annual Conference; facilitating Early Recovery Group, providing input to Clinical Director and performing other duties as assigned.

Advanced degree and/or certification licensure preferred.

Excellent compensation package offered including generous benefits and 100% employer-paid health insurance and retirement plan!  Please email resume to shelleyk@fellowshiphall.com or fax to 336-621-7513.

For more information on our facility and services, visit our website at www.fellowshiphall.com

Posted on: March 6, 2013