Family Centered Therapist

Coastal Horizons; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Educational loan repayment programs

Retirement savings plan/401K

Paid time off programs

Employee engagement activities

Job summary

A community-based mental health organization in Wilmington, NC is hiring a Family Centered Therapist to deliver a range of mental health therapy services. The role involves conducting evaluations, developing therapy plans, and providing individual and group counseling. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, meet the requirements for a Qualified Professional in Mental Health, and ideally possess a Master's degree along with relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits including medical insurance and retirement plans are offered.

Qualifications

• Completion of Bachelor’s Degree in Human Service field preferred.
• Must meet requirements as a Qualified Professional for Mental Health.
• Two years of progressive experience in child and family mental health/substance use counseling is preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent diagnostic and psycho-social evaluations.
• Develop person-centered plans based on client assessments.
• Conduct individual, group, and family therapy.
• Provide therapeutic activities for individuals with disabilities and co-occurring disorders.

Skills

Therapeutic techniques

Crisis intervention

Diagnostic evaluations

Counseling skills

Understanding of substance abuse

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services

Master’s degree in a related field

Job description

Now Hiring: 30+ Openings in Community Based Services!

Job Announcement: Family Centered Therapist

Locations Available:

• Pitt, Craven, Lenoir Counties (5 openings)
• Onslow, Duplin Counties (5 openings)
• Cumberland, Harnett, Bladen Counties (7 openings)
• New Hanover, Brunswick, Pender Counties (9 openings)

Coastal Horizons Center, Inc. has an opportunity for a Family Centered Treatment Therapist to become part of our team in communities serving North Carolina. This position provides a full range of mental health therapy services for clients using the Family Centered Treatment model.

Position Highlights

• Provide independent diagnostic and psycho-social evaluations and therapy services focusing on complicated mental health issues, family issues, parenting issues, adolescent issues, and substance abuse and addiction issues and their impact on daily living and individual and family relationships.
• Evaluate the client and family situation and their ability to deal with their problems; conduct an in-depth comprehensive clinical interview to determine psycho-social, mental health, substance use and medical needs and document diagnoses and recommendations; develop a person-centered plan based on this assessment; provide ongoing monitoring, assessment, and updates to the Person-Centered and Crisis Plans.
• Provide in-depth therapy which can range from crisis intervention to treatment of complex co-occurring mental health and personality disorders.
• Provide individual, group and family counseling and activities adapted or specifically designed for persons with physical disabilities or persons with co-occurring disorders or mental illness and substance abuse/dependence or intellectual disability/developmental disability and substance abuse/dependence.

Education & Qualifications

• Completion of Bachelor’s Degree in Human Service field preferred.
• Meets requirements under 10A NCAC 27G.0104 as a Qualified Professional for Mental Health.
• Preferred graduation from an accredited program with a Master’s degree in a human services related field and two years of progressive child and family mental health/substance use counseling experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A valid driver’s license and/or government-issued ID is required. Must have reliable transportation.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Educational loan repayment programs & Career growth.
• Retirement savings plan/401K.
• Paid time off programs, rollover hours, 14 paid holidays.
• Employee engagement activities, resource groups, and diversity events.

EEO STATEMENT

Coastal Horizons is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.