Mental Health Therapist - Easterseals PORT Health
New Bern, NC 28560
About the Job
Do you have a passion for making a real difference in the lives of people living with mental health challenges and disabilities? At Easterseals PORT Health, we’re seeking a compassionate and dedicated full-time Therapist to join our team in New Bern, NC. As a valued member of our collaborative and supportive team, you will work together to transform the lives of adults and youth by providing a comprehensive range of services that treat the whole person and empower patients to find their way forward.
What You’ll Do:
- As a Therapist, internally called Independent Practitioner or IP, you will utilize screenings, evaluations, and diagnostic assessments to develop client treatment goals and person-centered plans (PCP’s).
- The PCP’s will include input from the clients regarding treatment and diverse after-care plans.
- The therapist may provide services to individuals and groups with substance use and mental health struggles to include initiating contact and working with family members or support systems in the care process.
How You’ll Benefit :
You’ll earn a competitive salary depending on skills and experience. This full-time position offers a flexible schedule Monday-Friday from 8 am-5 pm with evening flexibility depending on program and client needs. This position is on-site and collaborates on our medication assisted treatment team. We also offer competitive benefits for benefits eligible positions.
Our benefits include:
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Health Benefits.
- Life Insurance, Disability Insurance and more.
- Retirement Plan.
- Employee Assistance Program and Legal services, when needed.
- Lots of Merchant Discounts to improve your purchasing power.
- Reimbursement for work-related travel.
- Professional development and opportunities for staff training.
- Supervision for licensure.
What We’re Looking For:
To join our team as the outpatient therapist you must have in-depth knowledge of different therapeutic approaches and group techniques as well as their practical application in an Outpatient setting, be able to work independently, be adept at problem solving and de-escalation in times of crisis. We also require:
- Full or provisional Substance Abuse licensure: LCAS, CCS, LCSW, LCMHC.
- Dual licensure preferred.
- Experience in Substance Abuse services preferred.
- Maintain valid state appropriate driver’s license and auto insurance for personal and agency vehicles utilized for work.
If you’re a kind, independent clinical professional seeking a rewarding opportunity where you can make a huge difference in the daily lives of the people you will help, please apply at our website at https://eastersealsport.com.
About Easterseals PORT Health
Easterseals PORT Health is a trustworthy, compassionate partner providing exceptional disability, behavioral health and addiction treatment services to help our neighbors live their best lives. Our diverse and inclusive 2,600-member team provides meaningful support to 40,200 kids, adults and families in 11,000 home, facility and community locations across North Carolina and Virginia.
Our working environment supports employee and client health with a ‘no tobacco’ use policy (tobacco free and smoke free) in all offices, client facilities, properties, and agency vehicles.
We believe that by leveraging the unique strengths and perspectives of our workforce, we can advance our just cause, while building a healthy, sustainable organization. That’s why we listen, seek to understand & act to make ESPH an Inclusive, Diverse, Equitable, Authentic & Learning (IDEAL) organization.
Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!
Source : Easterseals PORT Health