Job description
Job Title: Clinical Counselor (Residential/Detox)
Status: Full-time
Workdays and Hours: Flexible schedule — 4-day or 5-day work week, Friday-Monday or Thursday-Sunday, with shifts of 8 or 10 hours, from 8am-4:30pm or 8am-6:30pm.
Location: Charlotte, NC
Organization: Charlotte Substance Abuse Services & Recovery
About Anuvia: Named North Carolina's best treatment center, Anuvia focuses on innovative solutions for substance abuse and mental health issues, fostering recovery, resilience, and hope.
Position Overview:
Seeking a dedicated Clinical Counselor to provide high-quality counseling services focusing on substance use and mental health treatment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide counseling services according to guidelines.
- Inform clients about benefits and community resources.
- Monitor signs of intoxication and withdrawal; manage treatment of these conditions.
- Provide crisis interventions as needed.
- Ensure linkage to necessary services, including evaluations.
- Complete psychosocial assessments and evaluate client behaviors.
- Consult with disciplinary teams on client health.
- Develop and monitor individualized treatment plans.
- Facilitate client admissions, transitions, and discharges.
- Submit service authorizations when needed.
- Maintain documentation in electronic records.
- Manage client caseload from entry to discharge.
- Conduct individual and group therapy sessions, including psychoeducation and family groups.
- Educate and involve family members in recovery processes.
- Complete incident reports and participate in QA/QI activities.
- Engage in clinical supervision and train interns.
- Administer medications as needed, following provider orders.
- Complete UDS screenings as required.
- Adhere to professional standards and regulations.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education and Training Required:
- Master’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field approved by NCASPPB.
License/Certification Required:
- Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS) required.
- Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) or LCMHC-A, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or LCSW-A preferred.
- Dual licenses are a plus.
Experience:
- Minimum two years of counseling experience.
- Experience in substance use disorder and mental health preferred.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Valid NC or SC Driver’s License.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Professional demeanor and work ethic.
Benefits Offered:
- Health benefits from day one.
- Generous paid time off.
- Disability insurance.
- Low-cost medical, dental, vision insurance.
- Education assistance for certifications and CEUs.
- Adoption assistance, commuter benefits, orthodontic benefits.
- Competitive 401(k) with employer contributions.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Vendor discounts and online training resources.
Join Our Team:
If you want to make a meaningful impact and be part of a community celebrating recovery, apply today and contribute to wellness in every interaction.