Lead Outpatient Counselor- LCAS/A - Flexible Schedule

Lead Outpatient Services Counselor - Wake County - Full Time

$4,000 bonus incentive!

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

As our full-time Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) Lead Counselor, you will provide oversight and support to the IOP clinical team to ensure compliance with federal, state, and SouthLight organizational guidelines.

This role has many elements, including strategic growth of the program, assurance of quality and clinical service provision, direct member care, administrative oversight, and development and management of staff.

You will work closely with Raleigh service providers, our Intake and Administration team, and other internal programs to best support the clinical team and its members.

This role creates an exciting opportunity to lead groups and conduct assessments in an abbreviated capacity to allow time for oversight and support of IOP clinicians - we believe in a well-balanced work flow.

Schedule

Flexible, daytime hours.

Starting pay for this role is $52,000 - $56,000 annually, based on licensure and experience.

$2,000 sign on bonus + $2,000 retention bonus

bonuses apply to external applicants only

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 an Intensive Outpatient Services Lead Counselor

• Provide mentorship, clinical supervision, training, and guidance to the IOP clinical team to ensure best practice, adherence to productivity standards, timely and quality documentation standards
• Provide office and community-based screening, assessments, and evaluations
• Conduct weekly team meeting / case conceptualization
• Manage and track timely submission of authorizations, person-centered plans and comprehensive crisis plans by the IOP clinical team
• Participate in HR and Executive Leadership sponsored "Leadership Development Activities"

Qualifications of an Intensive Outpatient Services Lead Counselor

Education and Experience

• Masters level degree in Counseling or Social Work
• 3+ years of experience working in outpatient community mental health / substance use treatment setting, preferred
• Experience conducting comprehensive clinical assessments

Licensure / Certification

LCAS or LCAS-A with full LCAS obtained within 90 days of hire

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.

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