Now Hiring. Licensed Clinical Social Worker – Mental Health Therapist

Now Hiring: Licensed Clinical Social Worker – Mental Health Therapist

Position Details:

• Location: Manson, NC
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Start Date: 11/3
• Schedule: Monday-Friday

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high quality treatment services to up to 40 girl 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.

Minimum Requirements

• 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.

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of ourorganization and we are happy to offer the following benefits and compensation:

• Competitive salary based on experience and weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs
• Supportive school environment

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Benefits

At Amergis, we firmlybelieve that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we arehappy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs 

*Benefit eligibility isdependent on employment status. 

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly knownas Amergis Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities byconnecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningfulopportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-basedprofessionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school.Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffingexperiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.  

Amergis is an equalopportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexualorientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteranstatus, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.