We are seeking full-time Licensed Therapists, Qualified Professional, or Peer Support Specialist to provide assistance and support to mental health consumers in crisis situations; service coordination activities, with or on behalf of a client; psycho-educational and support activities for clients and their families and/or natural supports as appropriate; rehabilitative and independent living skills; and symptom monitoring and management skills. Duties also include the assessment and reassessment of the client’s need for services; informing the client about benefits, community resources, and services; assisting the client in accessing benefits and services; arranging for the client to receive benefits and services; and monitoring the provision of services.

Carolina Outreach, an ncgCARE partner, is one of the largest and most respected providers of community-based behavioral services in North Carolina. Serving the central and east central regions of the state, Carolina Outreach is renowned for providing service excellence to children and adults through a comprehensive program array to include evidence-based practices.

We are committed to providing a wide array of services to effectively meet the changing needs within the community. These services include evidence-based practices, school-based and outpatient therapy, psychiatric evaluations and treatment, Community Support and substance abuse services to name a few.

Location: Durham, NC

We are seeking full-time Licensed Therapists, Qualified Professional, or Peer Support Specialist to provide the following services:

• The therapist will conduct assessments and provide community-based therapy and case management to adults. May conduct initial assessments for clients with serious and persistent mental health issues and connect them with a higher level of care such as ACT services.
• Serve as a member of the client’s Community Support Team and take the lead in the development, coordination, revision, monitoring and implementation of the client’s Person-Centered Plan.
• Assist in identifying, planning, scheduling, monitoring and implementing services for the consumer.
• Work to coordinate service delivery with other staff and/or across agencies
• Develop transition plans when clients move in and out of services.
• Develop therapeutic interventions to work with client.
  Provide any written documentation as required. This will include treatment notes, goals and plans for the medical record (e.g., Service notes, person-centered plan etc.)
• Be available to respond as needed to clients and co-workers 24/7/365.
• Must be free from all illicit substance use.

Direct Services

• Work to implement behavioral interventions, crisis interventions, and rehabilitative and psycho-educational activities.
• Work with clients, families, natural supports and collateral agencies in reviewing, applying and achieving goals as indicated in the Person-Centered Plan.
• Assist and/or coordinate planning and implementing community engagement and other such activities as related to the client’s therapeutic goals and mental health needs.
• Utilize community-based activities as a means to deliver clinically appropriate services.
• Provide parent/guardian/natural support training that will aid persons interacting with the client in dealing more effectively with the client.
• Assist in all service delivery as formally planned with the clinical team.

If applying for:

Peer Support \- Must have at least a high school diploma/GED as well as a Peer Support Specialist certificate.

QP/Qualified Professional \- Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or related field with at least 2 years of experience with the population served OR a Bachelor's Degree in a field other than Human Services with 4 years of experience with the population served.

Licensed Professional \- Must have a Masters Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or other related field. Must be licensed, in process, or willing to obtain licensure in NC.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• HSA/FSA
• Company paid basic life insurance
• Voluntary supplemental insurance
• 401k
• Options for PTO
• Mileage reimbursement(for positions that require travel and if they use their own vehicle)

Legal Information:

ncgCARE and its affiliated partners are committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. ncgCARE will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, please contact us at hrteam@ncgcare.com.

ncgCARE and its affiliated partners are committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. ncgCARE will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, please contact us at hrteam@ncgcare.com.

ncgCARE participates in the E-Verify program. Therefore, any employment with ncgCARE will also be contingent upon confirmation from the Social Security Administration (“SSA”) and/or the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) of your authorization to work in the United States.

ncgCARE offers excellent compensation packages including a salary commensurate with experience and benefits to meet your needs for today and the future.

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