Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist

Company: RHA Health Services, LLC
Location: Elkin
Posted on: June 23, 2022

Job Description:

We are hiring for:Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist- LCASLocation:Elkin, NCType:RegularIf you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services! Job Summary: As a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist with RHA, you will coordinate and monitor the array of services and supports identified in each service user's person-centered plan. These interventions are strength-based and focus on the promotion of recovery, symptom reduction, increased coping skills and the achievement of the highest level of social functioning. You will report to the Clinical Director and may manage two or more employees.WE ARE OFFERING A $1,500-$3,000 SIGN ON BONUS!!!

• Bonus is for full time employees based on years of experience and paid out according to training schedule.Salary range: $55,000-$58,000/yearResponsibilities:
  • Responsibilities will vary based on the groups you work with and the programs through which you provide services.
  • Coordinates closely with the interdisciplinary team to best help service users, including behavioral health specialists, registered nurses, quality assurance specialists, paraprofessionals and the Clinical Director.
  • Conducting clinical assessments
  • Running individual, family and group outpatient therapy sessions
  • Conducting inpatient group therapy sessions
  • Orienting new service users to RHA
  • Developing person-centered plans for service users
  • Oversee the discharge planning process
  • Facilitating relationships between RHA, service user families/legal guardians and various social service community resources, such as food stamp and housing assistance, healthcare, job training and placement and substance abuse support groups---
  • Excellent communicator and listener with strong therapeutic skills who works well as part of an interdisciplinary team and runs open and productive therapy sessions.
  • Excels at behavioral interviewing techniques to uncover service user needs and be able to anticipate these needs.Requirements:
    • Graduate degree in Social Work or a related field
    • Valid licensure to provide mental/behavioral healthcare in the state of North Carolina
    • Minimum 2 years experience working with individuals with mental and/or behavioral health issues that include writing person-centered plans, conducting effective group therapy and providing mental health diagnoses
    • General working knowledge of the human services delivery system in North Carolina
    • Valid driver's license, auto insurance and reliable transportation
    • Ability to pass a drug screen and background check
    • Ability to lift between 20 and 50 pounds and meet the physical requirements of performing CPR and therapeutic holds
    • Employee supervisory experience preferred
    • Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) preferredWe offer the following benefits to employees:
      • Payactiv: early access to the money you've earned from hours you've already worked, before payday!
      • Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
      • Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
      • Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
      • 401(k) retirement savings program
      • Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
      • Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
      • Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities*contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefitsIf you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.EEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.

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