Opioid Treatment Counselor - SouthLight Healthcare

Opioid Treatment Program Counselor - Full Time

Join a supportive team who values personal & professional growth and serving the mental health & substance use community!

As our full-time Counselor (fully/provisionally licensed) for our Opioid Treatment Program located on Garner Rd in Raleigh, you will be responsible for maintaining an active caseload and ensuring that required documentation is completed accurately and timely in order to meet required billable hours.

Working as an Opioid Treatment Counselor will provide the opportunity to work as a highly valued team member in a setting with nursing staff, medical providers, and psych providers with combined decades of experience in substance use treatment. SouthLight provides a full array of behavioral health services, ensuring clients can get their needs met all under one roof and allowing for easier communication and increased interaction with other services (SAIOP, ACT, CST, BHO). Collaborating with multiple programs and providers will lead you to develop a well-rounded skill set as a substance use counselor.

Schedule

PT or FT hours available!

Part-time schedule would include Saturday & Sunday, 6a-10a. Working up to 29 hours per week.

Full-time schedule would include Saturday & Sunday, plus weekday coverage (ideally 3, 10-hour shifts). Working up to 40 hours per week.

(Required to attend weekly meetings on Tuesdays 1p-2p)

Pay

Starting pay for this role is $47,000 per year min, based on experience and licensure.

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.

You will be eligible for medical benefits the first of the month following your first 30 days. We have options for a standard plan, as well as an HSA with a $300 initial contribution and up to a $25 per paycheck match. You would receive 10 paid holidays as well as PTO hours which would accrue at a rate of 10 hours per month. After 6 months you would be eligible to enroll in our 401(k) plan which has a 4% match. We also provide company paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, in house and paid training opportunities, and paid credentialing. SouthLight is also eligible 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 an Opioid Treatment Counselor

• Serve as primary clinician for an OTP caseload (provide ongoing assessment, treatment and care coordination)
• Coordinate care with other providers
• Complete documentation to maintain compliance with federal, state and licensing regulations, including NCTOPPS, service documentation, treatment plants, and releases of information
• Participate in crisis management and in on-call crisis rotation
• Provide program orientation for clients including screenings and intake forms

Qualifications of an Opioid Treatment Counselor

Education and Experience

• Min Master's degree in a Human Services field
• 1 year MH/SA experience
• Experience in an Opioid Treatment Program is a plus

Licensure/Certification

• Licensed to practice clinically (LCAS-A/LCAS)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to accurately diagnose mental health and substance use disorders
• Electronic Medical Health Record experience (EHR)
• Familiar with 12 Core Functions
• Knowledge of Medication Assisted Treatment preferred
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational and time management
• Ability to develop positive and trusting relationships with diverse individuals, including individuals served, community stakeholders, and payors
• Excellent ability to conceptualize cases, problem solve and ask questions
• Inter and intrapersonal skills
• Participate in Clinical Case Supervision and Case Review/Treatment Team meetings as well as OTP Group Supervision with contracted Clinical Supervisor

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.

How to Apply

You may apply at our website: https://www.southlight.org/careers & click "View Current Openings". You can also sign up for job alerts!