Office-Based Counselor

Office-Based Mental Health / Substance Use Counselor - Fayetteville

Join a supportive team who values Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration, Inclusion, Hope, & Authenticity!

As our Office-Based Counselor, you will be responsible for providing counseling and case management services to clients diagnosed with mental illness and co-occurring substance use at SouthLight's Fayetteville location.

This position also provides out-patient mental health and substance use treatment, individual & group counseling, screenings, and comprehensive clinical assessments and evaluations.

Schedule

FT- 40 hours per week, flexible.

Pay

$26.44+ per hour, based on credentials.

Benefits

Being a part of a non-profit behavioral health organization has some unique benefits, along with our incredible health insurance options. Working here at SouthLight, you will be able to make a difference in people's lives every day, and know that you are a part of inspiring positive change in your community.

Full-time employees are eligible for medical benefits the first of the month 30 days after hire date. Options for a standard plan and an HSA plan with a $300 initial contribution and up to a $25 per paycheck match. 10 paid holidays and PTO hours which accrue at a rate of 10 hours per month. After 6 months employees are eligible to enroll in our 401(k) plan which has a 4% match. Company paid life insurance, short and long term disability, in house and paid training opportunities, and additional pay for working holidays. SouthLight is also an approved employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

We are excited to offer an additional benefit of Clinical Supervision Reimbursement. We will provide a monthly reimbursement of up to $200 (full-time) or $100 (part-time) to each associate level clinician electing this benefit for no more than 2 years, or until licensure is completed, whichever is first. Licensures eligible to receive this benefit include LCSWA, LCMHCA, LMFTA, LPA, LCASA, and CADC.

Job Responsibilities of an Office-Based Counselor

• Provide intakes, screenings, ongoing assessments and evaluations, treatment and care coordination to individuals in need of treatment
• Provide case management and coordination support by identifying additional services needed for client care, coordinating and collaborating with relevant services and preparing and discussing discharge plan
• Maintain accurate client records including treatment plans, person center plans, psychosocial assessments, crisis plans and service notes in a fully integrated electronic medical record system
• Schedule random drug screens for clients as needed and / or according to treatment plan, while using results as therapeutic tool to determine the client's progress in treatment
• Participate with treatment teams in developing appropriate treatment plans for clients being served in the program in accordance with the philosophy, goals and objectives of SouthLight
• Demonstrates a willingness to provide clinic coverage as needed, including coverage for the First Responder phone
• Familiarity with payor sources and provide documentation to obtain authorization to ensure clinical services provided are billable
• Promote and model the core values of SouthLight Healthcare (compassion, excellence, collaboration, inclusion, hope and authenticity) to ensure quality care and an effective work environment

Qualifications of an Office-Based Counselor

Educational and Experience

Licensure / Certifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

About SouthLight Healthcare

Tap into your passion at SouthLight Healthcare. Build your career in an environment where your voice, passion and work matters every day. At the core of SouthLight is a commitment to our values, our employees and clients. We strive to be an organization where every colleague can contribute and excel. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to building a culture that values diversity and inclusion. SouthLight offers competitive opportunities and a robust benefits package.

Founded in 1970, SouthLight Healthcare is one of the area's largest and long-established nonprofit providers of substance use treatment and mental health services. With outpatient and community-based programs, SouthLight provides prevention, education and treatment services in the Triangle and beyond. SouthLight has multiple office locations throughout the Triangle area, serving more than 9,000 clients each year. Services include adult outpatient counseling, Intensive Outpatient Program, Psychiatric Services and Medication Management, Opioid Treatment Program, Court Deferral Program, Peer Support Services, Family Centered Treatment, Community Support Team and a residential treatment program for women and children and more.

We agree not to discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex. Employment offers are contingent upon a satisfactory pre-employment drug screen. Professional references will be checked and criminal, abuse, driving, and fraud background reports will be obtained. Unsatisfactory results of any of these reports may result in SouthLight withdrawing the offer.