OUTPATIENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH THERAPIST – INTAKE TEAM

Position Summary :

Continuum Care Services has immediate openings for Licensed Behavioral Health Therapists to join our Intake Teams. Key “perks” that attract applicants to this position include flexibility, the ability to collaborate with a team, and compensation structure. This position (collectively referred to as “Intake”, “Intake Team”, or “Intake Specialist”) specifically focuses on the “intake, screening, and assessment” phases of service delivery. This professional must demonstrate competency in utilizing professional practice and clinical judgment in recommending the appropriate type and level of care for the individual referred. Screening and assessment skills guide recommendations for both prevention and treatment; inclusive of whole-person needs – behavioral health, physical health, and social determinants of health. As a licensed behavioral health therapist, competency in evidence-based clinical practices (e.g. motivational interviewing), clinical assessment and observation, crisis prevention and planning, documentation, treatment planning, and referral are essential components in gathering the data necessary to support access to care and treatment and success in this role.

NC Licensure Requirements : Must have and maintain a current, valid North Carolina professional practice license (LCSW, LCMHC, LMFT, LCAS) that can be verified by the respective North Carolina professional practice Board.

Position Status (Availability) : Full-time, Part-time, or per diem (as needed)

Work Hours : Open, flexible scheduling; General Office hours are Monday-Friday 9am-5pm; Community-based service hours may extend until 8 : 00pm seasonally (i.e. during spring and summer months) when daylight hours are longer; weekend availability for candidates who prefer weekends

Compensation Structure : Incentive pay for “Intake” (includes associated intake paperwork, screenings, and comprehensive clinical assessment) completed

• within 24-hours of the scheduled appointment :
• 50 per “intake” for Provisionally Licensed
• 55 per intake” for Fully Licensed
• 5.00 per “intake” additional incentive for community-based Intake Team service
• Documents are signed in the EHR with all appropriate and required sections filled in.

Required Education : Master's Level

Experience :

Occupational Certification / Licenses : Valid, current North Carolina Driver's License

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