Vocational rehabilitation counselor Jobs in Charlotte, NC

Job Description

Job Description

Job description

Job Title : Clinical Counselor (Charlotte Schools)

Status : Full-time

Workdays and Hours : M-F 8am-4 : 30pm

Location : Charlotte, NC Rotating between all of the schools in Charlotte

Organization : Charlotte Substance Abuse Services & Recovery

About Anuvia : Anuvia, named North Carolina's best treatment center, focuses on innovative and effective solutions for those struggling with substance abuse and mental health issues. We're committed to fostering recovery, resilience, and hope in the communities we serve.

Position Overview : We are seeking a dedicated Clinical Counselor to join our team. This role is critical in delivering high-quality counseling services with a focus on substance use and mental health disorder treatment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Provide counseling services to clients according to state / agency guidelines.
• Inform the individual about benefits, community resources, and services.
• Monitor signs and symptoms of alcohol and other drug intoxication and withdrawal as well as the treatment and monitoring of those conditions.
• Provide crisis interventions, when clinically necessary.
• Ensure linkage to medically necessary services including arranging for psychological and psychiatric evaluations.
• Complete psychosocial assessments and evaluate client behaviors as needed.
• Consult with other disciplinary teams when evaluating client physical / mental health.
• Participate in the development of an individualized person-centered plan and / or service plan, monitor client progress, provide ongoing assessment / reassessment and update / revise as needed.
• Facilitate client admissions and transition / discharges when appropriate.
• Submit authorizations for services when needed.
• Complete client episodes / updates in NC Topps and GPRA’s as needed.
• Manage all aspects of a client case load from date of entry to date of discharge.
• Facilitate individual and group therapy sessions, using evidenced based practice, to include psychoeducation groups and family groups.
• Provide education to family members and facilitate family involvement in clients’ recovery / withdrawal management, when needed, with their consent.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation in electronic record according to established standards and monitor documentation for compliance with state / agency / federal regulations.
• Complete and submit incident reports when appropriate in accordance to state / agency guidelines.
• Participate in QA and QI activities as assigned. Ensure the timely completion of out of compliance items. Conduct Peer review when assigned.
• Participate in clinical supervision.
• Facilitate training activities for interns from colleges and universities as assigned.
• Administer medications to clients as needed, per providers orders, in absence of or along with nurse (training required).
• Complete UDS screenings as needed.
• Adhere to professional standards as outlined by applicable governing boards, code of ethics, protocols, and rules and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

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Join Our Team : If you are looking to make a significant impact in the lives of others and contribute to a respected and valued community resource, apply today to become part of a team that celebrates recovery and promotes wellness within every interaction.