JAT Licensed Clinician ($55K-65K)

• Conduct screenings, clinical assessments, and addendums at times that are convenient for families (including non-traditional work hours).

• Apply knowledge of mental health standards of practice and knowledge of psychiatric disorders as outlined in the latest Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) applicable.

• Makes recommendations for services in accordance with the presenting needs of youth and with knowledge of recognized best practices.

• Work closely with referred youth, families, and all relevant stakeholders to coordinate efforts that support the delivery of clinical interventions, and completion of clinical assessments.

• Provides back up support to Detention Center Licensed Clinician, completing clinical assessments and brief therapeutic interventions, when needed within the Detention Center.

• Serves as a positive role model for youth and families, maintaining a strengths-based approach to youth work.

• Work with university-based interns, providing clinical support and facilitating learning opportunities.

• Keeps accurate documentation of all clinical and supportive tasks, to include meeting all internal and regulatory guidelines related to record management.

• Enters/tracks required data and provides support to the Director in data management efforts.

• Collaborates with accounting staff in all matters that will facilitate the billing process for billable services.

• Participates in Wake County’s Juvenile Justice Behavioral Health Partnership, attending monthly meetings and providing ongoing support and consultation to the MH/SA provider network serving youth in the juvenile justice system.

• Provide support and consultation to juvenile court counselors and detention center staff regarding court involved youth presenting with MH/SA needs; attends court counselor meetings.

• Maintain appropriate contacts with regulatory agencies and community referral sources; informs stakeholders of progress made from point of referral to point of discharge and leads collaboration efforts to problem solve barriers to accessing program services.

• Participates in all agency training, program training, supervision, and consultation activities.

General agency duties and responsibilities: 

• Completes all required trainings.

• Participates in agency outreach and fundraising events.

• Demonstrates a willingness to assist in other agency programs as needed.

• Acts as a custodian and demonstrates responsible and ethical use of agency property and facilities.

• Displays sensitivity to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.

• Strives to embody the agency’s Code of Ethics while working towards the agency’s Mission.

• Learns and demonstrates Agency-wide Competencies including the areas of consumer and community relationships, continuous individual and agency-wide improvement, vision and purpose, respect and teamwork and positive leadership.

• Master’s degree in clinical field from an accredited institution.

• Licensed or provisionally licensed clinicians (LCSW, LCMHC, LCAS, LMFT) in the state of North Carolina, with a minimum of two years of experience with adolescent substance use and mental health treatment.

• Credentialed or eligible for credentialing with Medicaid plans in Wake County.

• Bilingual English/Spanish language a plus.

• Must demonstrate strong clinical and assessment skills.  

• Strong preference for knowledge of the NC Juvenile Court System, Child Welfare system, and local community resources.

• Experience with client documentation and file management.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Valid North Carolina Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record.

• Personal vehicle for use in conducting home visits and/or transporting clients in the event agency vehicles aren’t available.

• Proof of current/valid car insurance.

• Acceptable background report.

• Negative drug screen results.

• Flexible schedule to include evening and weekend hours.

• Culture of care and wellness in the office.

• Potential exposure to bloodborne and/or airborne pathogens.

$55K – 65K.

If you are interested in this position, please email your resume and cover letter to hr@havenhousenc.org.