What are the responsibilities and job description for the License Therapist (LCAS/LCAS-A) SACOT position at Southeastern Integrated Care LLC?
Job Description
Job Description
About Company :
We are looking for mission driven professional leaders who want to be part of a collaborative and dynamic team. Regardless of title, you will be a vital member and leader of a powerful team. Southeastern Integrated Care is dedicated to providing quality care and support to individuals struggling with behavioral health disorders , substance use disorders, and chronic medical conditions. By joining us, you would have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of those in need, helping them on their journey to recovery, and improved mental well-being. We pride ourselves on having a team of committed and highly trained professionals who are passionate about making a difference in the field of behavioral health, substance use disorders, and chronic care . Working alongside such a team would foster a collaborative environment where you can exchange knowledge, share experiences, and learn from one another, ultimately enhancing your expertise and professional growth. Our supportive and empowering culture allows for us to provide cutting edge care and innovative treatment approaches
We are a company that provides our team members with a quality and comprehensive onboarding experience, amazing supervision and coaching, paid educational and training opportunities, and opportunities for advancement within our organizations. We believe that our team is number one, comes first, and that the clients and patients we serve are our number one priority. If you are a highly skilled professional with a leadership mindset, Southeastern Integrated Care is the ideal place for you to thrive, and make a difference. Our competitive salary, paid healthcare benefits options, matching 401k plan, bonus and stipend structures afford you and your family the financial support needed for you to focus on saving lives and providing the best opportunity for our clients to reach their maximum potential. If this is the type of environment you choose to work in, then Southeastern Integrated Care has a place for you.
Summary :
Overall Responsibilities include a licensed therapist with superb assessment, evaluation, diagnostic and synthesis skills. Client engagement and ability to establish a therapeutic relationship are essential. Motivational interviewing skills is a plus. Must be able to provide timely and accurate comprehensive clinical assessments (CCA), with a knowledge of NC clinical coverage policy definitions, level of care tools (i.e., LOCUS and ASAM), and a commitment to engaging the client in the right level of care immediately. The assessment, evaluation and diagnostic therapist is a skilled professional that drives the overall direction of care, allowing for an excellent person center planning process to occur. A strong advocate for the client assuring they receive timely and proper care, based on diagnostic assessment results. Represent the purpose, vision and mission of Southeastern Integrated Care, Inc.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Conducting Assessments -Comprehensive Clinical Assessment (CCA) / Diagnostic Assessments and Person-Centered Planning in accordance with NC Clinical Coverage Policy No : 8A-5, DLA-
20 Guidelines and NC APSM 45-2 Records Management and Documentation Manual
evidence of beneficiary and legally responsible person’s (if applicable) participation in the assessment;
Documentation must be : Accurate — describing the facts as observed or reported; Timely — recording significant information at the time of the event, to avoid inaccurate or incomplete information; Objective — recording facts and avoiding drawing conclusions. Professional opinion must be phrased to clearly indicate that it is the view of the recorder; Specific , concise, and descriptive — recording in detail rather than in general terms, being brief and meaningful without sacrificing essential facts, and thoroughly describing observation and other pertinent information; Consistent — explaining any contradictions and giving the reasons for the contradictions; Comprehensive , logical, and reflective of thought processes — recording significant information relative to an individual's condition and course of treatment or rehabilitation. Document pertinent findings, services rendered, changes in the beneficiary's condition, and response to treatment or rehabilitation, as appropriate. Include justification for initial services as well as continued treatment or rehabilitation needs. Document reasons for any atypical treatment or rehabilitation utilized. Clear — recording meaningful information, particularly for other staff involved in the care or treatment of the individual. Write in nontechnical terms to the extent possible. Person-Centered – Use person first language when describing individuals, behavioral characteristics, treatment, events, and all other information that produces a picture of this person.
Supervisory Responsibilities :
This position does not oversee staff.
Qualifications :
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education / Experience
Master’s degree in clinical or counseling Psychology, Social Work, or a related subject area required, or bachelor’s degree with requisite experience in a similar field and meets QP definition. Must possess a NC state clinical license or provisional license (i.e., PHD, LCSW, LPC, LCMHC, LCAS)
Required Skills / Abilities
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
The ideal team member will have the below training or will receive within the first 90 days of hire.
Work Environment :
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work is typically performed in a community setting with a moderate noise level.
Physical Demands :
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
