Recovery Court Counselor

Recovery Court Counselor - Full Time - Wake County

$1,000 sign on bonus!

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

As our full-time Recovery Court Counselor, you will ensure that services run smoothly, clients receive optimal care, and that support provided is consistent with outlined deliverables.

As the Recovery Court Counselor, you will provide direct care/clinical services to identified persons that are eligible for the Recovery Court program. This role has many elements including but not limited to: administering assessments, counseling clients, making referrals, performing follow-up, interacting with other community service agencies, preparing timely documentation, and maintaining case records.

Schedule

Flexible, up to 40 hour per week.

Group facilitation on Tues & Thursday evenings, and every other Friday morning will be in the courtroom.

Pay

$26.00 per hour, based on credentials.

$1k sign on bonus!

*bonus applies 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 a Recovery Court Counselor

• Provide virtual, office, and community-based intakes and screening assessments to determine diagnoses and appropriate level of care
• Complete written documentation at the time of service
• Establish a therapeutic counseling relationship with each member assigned
• Identify elements of member crisis, respond to each members' needs to ensure their safety, and integrate crisis experience into the treatment process
• Maintain member record, including NCTOPPS, discharge planning, and preparing clinical notes and psychosocial assessments
• Attend weekly Recovery Court meetings and a minimum of monthly individual supervision
• Attend weekly meetings with the interdisciplinary team and at the courthouse
• Provide on-call crisis coverage (about 2x/yr)
• Provide individual and group therapy

Qualifications of a Recovery Court Counselor

Education and Experience

• Minimum Master's degree in a Human Services field
• Meets the requirements specified for a QP status

Licensure/Certifications

• Licensed to practice clinically (LCAS, LCSW, LMFT, LPC)

OR

• Will become fully licensed (provisionally licensed at date of hire) within 2 years of hire

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability, knowledge, and training to understand nature of addiction, withdrawal symptoms, and identify symptoms of alcohol and drug addiction
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
• Familiarity with the DSM 5 for diagnostic and treatment purposes
• Working knowledge of systems theory and/or other counseling theories and substance abuse treatment
• Excellent writing skills
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment; ability to work in a team setting as well as independently
• Proactively seeks out clients through internal and external outreach if case load does not provide enough cases to meet billable expectation/productivity requirement

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.

Salary : $26 - $30