What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Professional (Charlotte, NC) position at Carolina Therapeutic Services First?
Immediate Hire!
Are you an LCSW, LCAS, CSAC, LMHC, or LMFT with an active license in North Carolina? We are also accepting Associate Level Clinicians!
What We Offer:
- Flexible Schedule
- Hybrid Working Conditions
Primary Responsibilities:
- Conduct assessments
- Provide outpatient therapy to individuals of all ages receiving CTSF services who are experiencing psychological and/or substance use challenges
Job Description:
- Maintain a therapeutic and safe environment while clients receive services, ensuring proper linkage and transition into the community upon discharge.
- Participate in team meetings, person-centered planning, and discharge planning.
- Serve as a resource for non-licensed staff, providing in-service training on mental health and substance abuse.
- Conduct interviews with individuals and families to assess presenting issues, mental status, psychosocial history, and risk factors to determine appropriate interventions.
- Deliver individual, group, and family therapy using person-centered philosophies and best practices.
- Provide expertise in psychiatric crisis assessment and intervention, collaborating closely with CTSF staff.
- Maintain compliance with medical records standards, ensuring adherence to state, federal, and agency guidelines.
- Assist individuals and families in addressing psychosocial needs by referring them to appropriate external services (e.g., specialty providers, doctors, social services, ministries).
- Conduct crisis assessments, stabilization, and service coordination to de-escalate crises and maintain a safe, least-restrictive care level.
- Maintain licensure requirements and participate in ongoing educational training and seminars.
- Foster positive working relationships within the community, including individuals, families, staff, agencies, and funding sources.
- Participate in continuous quality improvement efforts within the agency.
- Demonstrate knowledge of emergency procedures and provide crisis support as needed.
- Ensure compliance with all agency policies and procedures.
- Follow service definition guidelines for all provided services.
- Complete additional responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.
