Alcohol and drug counselor Jobs in Raleigh, NC

ReEntry Counselor - Full Time - Wake County

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

As our ReEntry Counselor, you will work to support the social, emotional and professional well-being of justice involved adult and adolescent participants by providing the necessary counseling. This can be helping participants through cognitive behavior challenges and / or liaising with other agencies and organizations outside of the program. The Counselor facilitates periodic group counseling including Mentor Circles.

Schedule

Flexible, 40 hour per week.

Pay

$26.00+ per hour, based on credentials.

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 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 Recovery Court Counselor

• Provide assessment of mental health and substance use for adolescent and adult justice involved participants. Refer for treatment when assessment indicates.
• Work closely with community partners to provide a seamless network of support services to individuals
• Provide individual therapy, group, and / or case management services and support services to help individuals navigate the challenges of reentry
• Monitor and track progress of individuals in the program and adjust services / supports as needed to ensure success.
• Identify elements of client crisis, responding to each client needs to ensure their safety.
• Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, encounter forms, case documentation, agency referrals, treatment plans and other documents.
• For each client assigned, provides an orientation that outlines the services they will be receiving, explains and schedules services and clarifies the following : confidentiality, client rights, consents for services, and financial requirements.
• Meets with supervisor(s) as needed / agreed upon for regularly occurring clinical and administrative supervision.
• For each client assigned, identifies appropriate referral resources, coordinates services with referral resources, and assists client with utilizing referral resources.
• Contacts all clients assigned who do not show for appointments- documents in EHR (communication log / service note).

Qualifications of a Recovery Court Counselor

Education and Experience

Licensure / Certifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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.