Licensed Clinician (LCAS, LMFT, LCSW, LCMHC)

The Blanchard Institute; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan Options

Dental & Vision

Healthcare FSA

Life Insurance

AD&D

Voluntary Life Insurance

Critical Illness Coverage

EAP

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

401(K)

Job summary

The Blanchard Institute in Winston-Salem, NC seeks a Licensed Clinician (LCAS, LMFT, LCSW, LCMHC) to provide comprehensive therapeutic interventions for clients in treatment. Responsibilities include assessment, treatment planning, discharge planning, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications include a Master’s degree in a behavioral health field, licensure or eligibility, and experience in individual, group, and family therapy.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, psychology, or related behavioral health field from an accredited program.
• At least one year of clinical experience providing individual, group, and family therapy in behavioral health settings preferred.
• Current state licensure or licensure eligibility (LCAS, LMFT, LCSW, LCMHC or equivalent) required; associate licensure considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide full range of therapeutic interventions to clients in treatment, including assessment, treatment planning, and discharge planning.
• Deliver family/relationship services, group processes, and educational presentations as directed by the clinical team.
• Document services and client responses; participate in QA activities and ongoing treatment reviews.
• Collaborate with treatment team to ensure ethical, trauma-informed care and high standards of excellence.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Group & Family Therapy

Education

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

Job description

Hours

Full-Time, Monday - Friday

About The Blanchard Institute

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.

Position Overview

The Licensed Clinician (LCAS, LMFT, LCSW, LCMHC) is 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.

Licensed Clinicians (LCAS, LMFT, LCSW, LCMHC) 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. Licensed Clinicians (LCAS, LMFT, LCSW, LCMHC) may develop and present lectures and educational presentations to clients and participate in QA activities.

Licensed Clinicians (LCAS, LMFT, LCSW, LCMHC) 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).
• 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 Development Reimbursement.
• Multiple health plan design options.
• Dental and Vision plans.
• Healthcare FSA.
• Company paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and STD.
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance.
• Optional Critical Illness, Hospital and Accident coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid Holidays.
• Paid Time Off.
• 401(K).

Plus additional benefits coming Summer 2026!

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.