Licensed Clinician (LCAS, LMFT, LCSW, LCMHC)

The Blanchard Institute; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan options

Dental and Vision

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401(K)

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Life insurance

AD&D

Voluntary life insurance

Critical Illness coverage

EAP

HSA available

Job summary

The Blanchard Institute in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Licensed Clinician to join our dual-role team as Clinical Assessor and Therapist. You will support admissions, staff assessments, treatment planning, and coordination of clinical services for individuals and families.

The role encompasses delivering a full range of therapy services, conducting biopsychosocial assessments, facilitating group and individual sessions, and contributing to CQI activities. State licensure or eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in a behavioral health field from an accredited institution.
• Current state licensure or licensure eligibility (LCAS, LMFT, LCSW, LCMHC, or equivalent).
• At least one year’s training and/or clinical experience in therapy settings preferable.
• Associate licensure considered; dual licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients per admissions procedures, staff the assessment, and support treatment placement.
• Provide full range of therapeutic interventions including group and individual therapy.
• Develop treatment plans, coordinate clinical and holistic services, and manage referrals.
• Participate in CQI activities and ensure ethical, trauma-informed care.

Skills

LCAS/LMFT/LCSW/LCMHC licensure

First Aid/ CPR

Crisis Intervention

Treatment planning

Clinical documentation

Residential/outpatient experience

Associate licensure considered

Education

Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or related behavioral health field

Job description

Hours: Full-Time, Monday - Friday

The Blanchard Institute is a family-centered behavioral health treatment center, specializing in mental health and substance use disorders. We are committed to delivering clinically sophisticated, evidence-based care while integrating the family system into the healing process. With a focus on whole-person wellness, same-day access to care, and long-term recovery outcomes, our work is rooted in compassion, integrity, and measurable impact for the individuals and families we serve.

This Licensed Clinician (LCAS, LMFT, LCSW, LCMHC) will function in a dual role at The Blanchard Institute as both Clinical Assessor and Therapist as business and client needs require.

In the role of Clinical Assessor you will be responsible for supporting the Clinical Team by thoroughly assessing each client adhering to the admissions process and procedures, collecting collateral information from family members or third parties, and appropriately staffing the assessment before treatment placement. The Clinical Assessor is also responsible for supporting the clinical team with treatment planning, Family and Client Orientation, assisting with case management and referral management, coordinating clinical and holistic services being provided; and arranging additional resources. This individualparticipates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities. They understand and work within the 12 Core Functions of a CSAC candidate. The Clinical Assessor will be trained in UA/BAC screening, crisis intervention, and EMR data entry.

As a Therapist, you will be responsible for providing the full range of therapeutic interventions to clients in treatment. This shall include, but not be limited to assessment and treatment services, family/relationship services, group process, educational presentations, treatment planning and review, documentation of services and client response, concurrent reviews, discharge planning, and managed care contact as directed by designated staff. You will complete and evaluate biopsychosocial assessments and other data, interview family members or third parties, and complete individualized initial treatment plans for clients entering treatment. Your day will include facilitating group and individual therapy, assessing client progress, conducting discharge planning and partnering with members of a treatment team. Therapists may develop and present lectures and education presentations to clients and participate in QA activities.

All licensed clinicians must demonstrate the knowledge and professional skills necessary to provide clinical care for substance abuse and co-occurring substance abuse clientele, as well as be able to maintain high standards of excellence in an ethical and trauma-informed setting.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field from an accredited institution required.

• At least one year’s training and/or clinical experience providing individual, group, and family therapy in a behavioral health, mental health, or substance use disorder treatment setting preferred.

• Experience with treatment planning, clinical documentation, crisis intervention, and evidence-based therapeutic modalities preferred.

• Prior work in residential, outpatient, or multidisciplinary treatment environments preferred.

• Current state licensure or licensure eligibility (e.g., LCAS, LMFT, LCSW, LCMHC, or equivalent) required.

• Associate licensure considered.

• Dual licensure or certification in Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment is strongly preferred.

• First Aid/ CPR Certification

• Crisis Intervention Certification

Benefits

• Collaborative environment dedicated to clinical excellence

• Professional DevelopmentReimbursement

• Multiple health plan design options

• Dental andVisionplans

• Healthcare FSA

• Dependent Care FSA

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Company paid Life Insurance, AD&Dand STD

• Voluntary supplemental life insurance

• Optional Critical Illness, Hospital andAccident coverage

• Employee Assistance Program

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Time Off

• 401(K)

The Blanchard Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employees are hired on the basis of merit and their ability to perform a particular job. It is the policy of The Blanchard Institute to provide equal employment to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, mental or physical disability, pregnancy or related conditions, citizenship, military or veteran status, or status in any group protected by federal, state or local laws (“Protected Group”).

The Company is committed to a drug-free workplace. All offers of employment are expressly conditioned upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening and background check in accordance with applicable law.

The Blanchard Institute participates in E-Verify.