SAIOP Facilitator/Therapist-Brunswick

Coastal Horizons Center, Inc.; Leland (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Coastal Horizons Center, Inc. is seeking a SAIOP Facilitator/Therapist in Leland, NC for full-time evenings (4-7pm).

The role focuses on independent diagnostic evaluations, relapse prevention counseling, and facilitating SAIOP groups to support recovery and daily living goals. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in social work or counseling, LCAS or equivalent licensure, and 1-2 years of substance abuse counseling experience, with strong skills in motivational interviewing and CBT.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a four-year college or university in human services or related field and 1-2 years of progressive substance abuse counseling experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Graduation from a Master’s degree program in social work, counseling, or clinical or substance use treatment psychology
• LCAS through NCSAPPB required; and/or LCSW, LCSW-A/LPA/LCMHC-A

Responsibilities

• Provides independent diagnostic and psycho-social evaluations and counseling focusing on complicated substance use and related daily living and family issues.
• Facilitates an SAIOP group addressing relapse prevention, family issues, support needs, emotion regulation, mental health education, life skills, and interpersonal effectiveness.
• Provides case management and community support to SAIOP clients to link or integrate multiple services and reassess needs for services.
• Conducts in-depth clinical interviews to determine psycho-social and substance use history and develops initial treatment plans with follow-up counseling.
• Employs individual and group counseling methods including motivational interviewing, cognitive-behavioral therapy, family and supportive modalities.
• Collaborates with community partners to ensure engagement in recommended treatment and appropriate level of care.

Skills

Relapse prevention counseling

Motivational interviewing

Cognitive-behavioral therapy

Case management

Education

MSW or counseling degree

Licensed or eligible (LCAS/LCSW)

Tools

ASAM criteria

Job description

Provides independent diagnostic, psycho-social and professional counseling for adult clients with complicated substance use, mental health and co-occurring disorders- with an appropriate level of supervision. Facilitates Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Program (SAIOP) in the evening.

JOB TITLE: SAIOP Facilitator/Therapist

SCHEDULE: Full Time, week hours would include 4-7pm EVENINGS; schedule fluctuates; 40hrs week

REQUIRED EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from a four-year college or university in human services or related field and 1-2 years of progressive substance abuse counseling experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Graduation from a Master’s degree program in social work, counseling, or clinical or substance use treatment psychology
• LCAS through NCSAPPB required; and/or LCSW, LCSW-A/LPA/LCMHC-A, LCHMC

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

• Provides independent diagnostic and psycho-social evaluations and counseling which focus on complicated substance use as well as the issues generated from its impact on daily living and individual and family relationships.
• Facilitating an SAIOP group to focus on relapse prevention skills, family issues, support needs, emotion regulation skills, mental health education, life skills, and interpersonal effectiveness skills.
• Provides case management and community support to SAIOP clients to arrange, link, or integrate multiple services for SAIOP as well as assessment and reassessment of the client’s need for services.
• Conduct an in-depth clinical interview to determine psycho-social and substance use history, formulate a psycho-social assessment and initial treatment plan; provide in-depth counseling which can range from crisis intervention to dealing with personality disorders which are associated with their addictive and/or abusive behavior, and follow-up.
• The counseling methods are best characterized as individual and group utilizing motivational interviewing, cognitive-behavioral therapy, family, and supportive modalities. It is individualized depending on the needs of the clients.
• Work with community partners to ensure individuals are engaging in the recommended treatment and utilize ASAM to recommend clients to appropriate level of care.

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

We look forward to reviewing your application!

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.