Outpatient Therapist – LCSW/A, LCMHC/A, LP/A

Location: Burlington, NC – (Fully Remote)

Rate: $50 -55 hourly rate  (1099) Benefits offered after six months.

Job Description/Summary

The Licensed Professional (hereinto referred to as LP) will be responsible for seeing the caseload assigned to them, particularly those with a substance abuse diagnosis(es). LP will be responsible for therapy sessions for consumers on their caseload, delivering substance abuse therapy to the consumers, utilizing evidenced-based practices, and making recommendations as necessary. LP will develop a treatment plan or Person-Centered Plan with the consumer for goals to address during therapy. LP may also be responsible for completing Comprehensive Clinical Assessments and/or Diagnostic Assessments and Addendums.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Responsible for all paperwork related to consumer’s care that falls under the LP’s/LP responsibilities

• Review all consumer’s PCPs/treatment plan on a quarterly basis
• Collaborate with Clinician’s and/or other Clinical Care staff regarding consumer’s and how treatment is going with consumers
• Knowledge of various treatment modalities that will be most effective for the  consumers on caseload
• Knowledgeable regarding Evidenced-Based Practices and modalities

• Be familiar with various mental health and substance abuse diagnoses and symptoms
• Be knowledgeable about how the Assessment “drives” the remainder of services, recommendations for treatment and treatment goals and how this relates to the construction of the Person-Centered Plan/treatment plan
• Document a Progress/Service note for each session completed with a consumer
• Follow all State and Federal standards and requirements for Outpatient Therapy and documentation rules
• Follow all State and Federal standards and requirements for HIPPA/Confidentiality

2. Provide direct care services/outpatient therapy to the consumers assigned to their caseload with a substance use diagnosis or mental health diagnosis
   • Provide appropriate interventions to their caseload of consumers for consumers identified as having a substance abuse diagnosis

• Provide assertive engagement to appropriate consumers
• Meet with consumers in the community, homes and offices, telehealth as needed to help meet the consumer where he/she is
• Continually research resources within the community to provide these resources to our consumers Research interventions that will be helpful to consumers and included on their treatment plan
• Randomly reach out to various consumers regarding their services and treatment
• Understand how services can always be delivered more efficiently and effectively to consumers
• Coordinate care with other providers such as Psychiatrists, Primary Care Physicians, Nurse Practitioners or other SA/MH programs that they may be involved in

3. Be available as a back-up for emergency situations

• On call rotation with crisis phone
• LP will staff cases, assist with resources and interventions within the scope of his/her role but not beyond
• LP will attend, at minimum, at the discretion of the Clinical Supervisor, monthly supervisions and will adhere to suggestions as provided during these supervisions

4. Trainings

• LP will attend trainings that are necessary and mandated for the LP role
• Attend trainings/meetings as set forth by Senior Management
• Keep a good standing with the Licensure Board
• Keep Professional Licensure current
• Uphold Mission and Values of the mental health agency
• Positively represent company as well as any associated agencies.

• Uphold agency values and mission
• Understand and follow through with agency systems and protocols
• Follow agency policies and procedures
• Communicate positively and clearly with supervisor and coworkers
• Communicate positively and clearly with consumers/families
• Meet established deadlines and timelines
• Create and meet weekly, monthly, quarterly, yearly goals
• Maintain satisfactory attendance at work shifts, staff meetings and other assigned agency functions.
• Complete needed trainings
• Maximize and responsibly utilize agency and community resources

Complete duties assigned by supervisor or designee

Qualifications

1. A Master’s Degree is required for the position of Substance Abuse Counselor.
2. Licensed as a fully licensed or an Associate in the field of substance abuse
3. 2-5 years of work experience in a LP role and in working with adults struggling with mental health and substance abuse use disorders.
4. Knowledge of a LP’s role, North Carolina Service Definitions, various programs in North Carolina Mental Health and Substance Abuse
5. Knowledge and skills in the development of Person-Centered Plans and Discharge Summaries
6. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with consumers, families, and other service providers
7. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Drive applications and other technology tools to support interactions with clients and staff
8. Strong time-management skills and the ability to organize and coordinate multiple projects at once (the ability to multi-task is essential).
9. Professional level of verbal and communication and interpersonal skills, both verbally and orally
10. Leadership skills are essential in being able to take the lead in the office setting, set an example/role model for other employees being supervised and to manage any challenges that may arise in the office, even if no other staff are available at the time.
11. Discretion and confidentiality are a must. The LP must adhere to Client’s Rights, HIPPA Laws, Confidentiality and must know what these are.
12. Flexibility/flexible thinking to adjust to new tasks or changes as change is inevitable and sometimes necessary in office and agency settings.
13. A proactive approach to problem-solving with strong decision-making skills is essential to this position.
14. Must have exceptional attention to detail to ensure tasks are completed thoroughly and correctly.
15. Must possess the qualities of ambitious, driven and a self-starter.
16. Pass a criminal background check

Working Conditions: The LP works in a changing environment that adjusts to the needs of the day as well as individuals in program services. The environment may, at times, be fast-paced with interruptions, distractions and deadlines. The LP needs to be flexible and be able to adjust to changing needs or activities. The LP must have an insured vehicle to utilize for off-site meetings and possibly attending to emergency calls when necessary.

Required Trainings: New Employee Orientation, CPR/First Aid, Blood Borne Pathogens, HIPPA/Privacy & Confidentiality, and any other assigned trainings deemed necessary by Senior Management.