Behavioral Health Outpatient Counselor

Behavioral Health Outpatient Counselor - Full Time

Join a supportive team who values Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration, Inclusion, Hope, & Authenticity!

As our full-time BHO Counselor with our Clinical Outpatient Services Program located on Garner Rd in Raleigh, you will provide clinical services including group, family, and/or individual therapy, community support, and clinical evaluations for mental health & substance use services.

Schedule

Flexible! We can accommodate 5, 8-hour shifts or 4, 10-hour shifts. The goal is for clinicians to bill for 25 hours of clinical services each week.

Hybrid and fully remote options available!

Pay

Starting range is $22.59 - $27.00 per hour, based on licensure and experience.

Benefits

Being a part of a non-profit behavioral health organization has some unique benefits, along with our incredible health insurance options. Working here at SouthLight, you will be able to make a difference in people's lives every day, and know that you are a part of inspiring positive change in your community.

Full-time employees are eligible for medical benefits the first of the month 30 days after hire date. Options for a standard plan and an HSA plan with a $300 initial contribution and up to a $25 per paycheck match. 10 paid holidays and PTO hours which accrue at a rate of 10 hours per month. After 6 months employees are eligible to enroll in our 401(k) plan which has a 4% match. Company paid life insurance, short and long term disability, in house and paid training opportunities, and additional pay for working holidays. SouthLight is an approved employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

We are excited to offer an additional benefit of Clinical Supervision Reimbursement. We will provide a monthly reimbursement of up to $200 (full-time) or $100 (part-time) to each associate level clinician electing this benefit for no more than 2 years, or until licensure is completed, whichever is first. Licensures eligible to receive this benefit include LCSWA, LCMHCA, LMFTA, LPA, LCASA, and CADC.

Job Responsibilities of a Behavioral Health Outpatient Counselor

• Provide clinical services - group, family, and/or individual therapy, community support, and clinical evaluations for services
• Maintain client records - treatment planning, PCP, clinical psychosocial assessments and service notes
• Complete documentation for authorizations for MCO funding, Medicaid, and 3rd party billing in timely manner
• Identify resources and provide support for clients
• Participate in clinical supervision and team meetings
• Availability to provide SAIOP services occasionally, as needed
• Participate in crisis phone rotation (approx. 1-2 times per year)

Qualifications of a Behavioral Health Outpatient Counselor

Education and Experience

• Master's Degree in a Human Services field

Licensure/Certifications

• Fully or provisionally licensed to practice clinically (LCSW,LCAS, LMFT, LPC) - LCSW preferred!

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Clinical experience working with groups, individuals, and/or families suffering from mental health disorders and/or substance use disorders
• Experience with dual diagnosis addictions and/or substance dependence/abuse and DSM-V model
• Knowledgeable and skilled in the 12 Core Functions
• Experience with electronic medical records
• Ability to speak Spanish is a plus, but not required

About SouthLight Healthcare

Tap into your passion at SouthLight Healthcare. Build your career in an environment where your voice, passion and work matters every day. At the core of SouthLight is a commitment to our values, our employees and clients. We strive to be an organization where every colleague can contribute and excel. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to building a culture that values diversity and inclusion. SouthLight offers competitive opportunities and a robust benefits package.

Founded in 1970, SouthLight Healthcare is one of the area's largest and long-established nonprofit providers of substance use treatment and mental health services. With outpatient and community-based programs, SouthLight provides prevention, education and treatment services in the Triangle and beyond. SouthLight has multiple office locations throughout the Triangle area, serving more than 9,000 clients each year. Services include adult outpatient counseling, Intensive Outpatient Program, Psychiatric Services and Medication Management, Opioid Treatment Program, Court Deferral Program, Peer Support Services, Family Centered Treatment, Community Support Team and a residential treatment program for women and children and more.

We agree not to discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex. Employment offers are contingent upon a satisfactory pre-employment drug screen. Professional references will be checked and criminal, abuse, driving, and fraud background reports will be obtained. Unsatisfactory results of any of these reports may result in SouthLight withdrawing the offer.