Do you have a passion for helping people, or you love to see youth and young adults work hard to reach their full potential? Want to provide at-risk-youth with the tools to begin their process of change and be successful?

Come work with us as a Mental Health Therapist and contribute to the positive transformation of the at-risk teens in our adolescent residential academy program located in Manson, NC.

Eligible for a $5,000 Sign On Bonus!

Make more than a Living, Make a Difference

Our Benefits

Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
19 days of Paid Time Off the first year
11 paid holidays
Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
Flexible spending accounts
Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability
Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
Voluntary term life insurance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
PTO Exchange

Extra Benefits:

Meals provided when on duty
Paid Clinical Supervision with Associate
No Medicaid Billing
This is a hybrid position working on-site three days a week and remotely two days per week or an alternative flexible schedule based on the needs of the program. Monday through Friday day shift, with Holidays and Weekends Off

Annual Salary Rate: $72,300 + $5,000 Sign On Bonus

Duties & Responsibilities

Deliver high quality treatment services to up to 40 male clients that have a history of substance use, trauma, and current mental health diagnoses. Clients may be receiving mental health or psychiatric services in their home community in which case candidate may serve as a liaison for care.
Provide support and training to clients and staff related to behavioral strategies and interventions through the use of evidenced-based models.
Incorporate internal and external collateral information (i.e. Psychosocial Evaluations, Psychological Testing, Medical Evaluations, etc.) into treatment planning.
Work in collaboration with the case management, education, and residential teams in a multi-disciplinary approach to support client success.
Participate in program and activity planning related to therapeutic activities and treatment.
Conduct Comprehensive Clinical Assessments, trauma-screenings, and threat assessments such as assessment of suicide risk. Screen clients at admission and consult with case management team on appropriateness of placement.
Facilitate clinical groups to up to 10 clients at a time incorporating topics such as substance use/prevention, grief and loss, and emotional management.
Completes and implements all clinical documentation as required within the timeframes.
Maintains regular contact with families, legal guardians, representatives of referral agencies, and courts (as required) incorporating key players into treatment planning process.
If needed, screen and coordinate crisis care for those clients in need of an involuntary commitment/crisis stabilization.
May require on-call clinical duty/consultation

North Carolina Residentials

Coordinate all treatment regarding psychiatric issues; ensure referrals, observations, appointments, and documentation are completed within the Eckerd policies and contract guidelines.
Provide or oversee treatment planning, development, writing, modification, and review for assigned youth; sign off on all treatment plans.

Qualifications

Licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or Clinical Psychologist required. Coursework or practicum experience in group work, family therapy, and/or substance abuse treatment is preferred. Must maintain licensure used to obtain employment in this role.
Two years progressive clinical experience in a multi-disciplinary treatment setting required. Prior experience with juvenile treatment population preferred. Well versed in cognitive behavioral therapy.
Clinical, testing, interpersonal, organizational, communication and evaluative/diagnostic case writing; excellent verbal and written communication skills; computer literacy. Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
Must be able to meet requirements for Eckerd’s Auto Insurance and be able to drive for business purposes. May be required to work irregular hours.

*This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.

About our Program:

Eckerd Connects' Girls Short-Term Juvenile Justice Residential Program is a gender responsive, complete rehabilitative experience delivered in 4 to 6 months for girls ages 13-17. This 20-bed program is for girls who are referred by the North Carolina Department of Public Safety Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (DJJ). During the 4-6 month stay, the program assists young women in learning the skills and tools needed to successfully re-integrate with their families, and back into their communities. This residential treatment concept combines promising and evidence-based practices with a strong family transition component and signifies a public-private partnership with the Division of Juvenile Justice which has produced an innovative shift in the way youth are served in North Carolina's juvenile justice system. Intensive, short-term services include individualized treatment and academic plans that combine formal and experiential education, community service, behavioral health, and family counseling in a non-punitive environment designed to address the youth's behavioral challenges through a strength-based approach. Youth also receive accredited educational services on-site and work together in small group settings with assigned counselors.

Girls Residential Academy at Kerr Lake

633 Shepards Way Lane

Manson, NC 27553

About Us Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYHTa-sBxJI&t=25s

To learn more about our program copy and paste the link into your browser: https://eckerd.org/juvenile-justice-services/residential-services/short-term-residential-services/

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Eckerd Connects is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws by providing reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact adarequest@eckerd.org. Relay Services Dial 711.

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Eckerd Connects is a drug-free workplace and utilizes E-verify to confirm employment eligibility.

Compensation details: 68120-72300 Yearly Salary

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