Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

At McLeod Centers for Wellbeing, our mission is to build a foundation of healing and hope based on equity, education, and evidence-based practice for all communities. A nonprofit founded in 1969 in Charlotte, North Carolina, we have since grown to be one of the largest providers of comprehensive substance use disorder treatment in western North Carolina. From initial assessment to customized aftercare, McLeod Centers provides compassionate, steadfast support for our patients’ journey to recovery. We are looking for passionate people to join our team!

McLeod Centers for Wellbeing is currently searching for a Full-time MAT Counselor to work with the Hickory MAT program in Hickory, NC.

How will you help us achieve our mission? You will :

• Provide evidence-based counseling and education, within the scope of certification or licensure, to clients experiencing effects of mental health and substance use disorders.
• Assist clients in formulating treatment and discharge plans.
• Monitor clients’ progress to evaluate success of treatment and adapt therapy as needed.
• Document clients’ progress within required timeframes.
• Staff clients’ cases with treatment team, as necessary.
• Adhere to all agency, state, and federal laws, regulations, and guidelines.
• Counsel family members as needed to assist them in managing addiction and providing support for the client.
• Refer and coordinate care with other support services for clients as needed.
• Assist the authorization department with documents needed to request treatment authorization.
• Attend clinical supervision, as required.

What are the qualifications needed for this role? :

What we offer you as an employee :

Research indicates that women and underrepresented groups tend to apply for jobs only when they believe they meet 100% of the qualifications. At McLeod Centers, we encourage you to challenge this statistic and apply. It's rare for anyone to meet every qualification. We look forward to hearing from you!