School Based Outpatient Therapist

At Coastal Horizons, our mission is to provide a continuum of professional services to promote healthier lives, stronger families, and safer communities. We are currently seeking a motivated and passionate School Based Therapist to join our dynamic team. If you're looking for an opportunity to make a difference, we invite you to explore the exciting positions available with us.

JOB TITLE: School Based Therapist

LOCATION: Wilmington, NC

REQUIRED EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from an accredited program with a Master’s degree in a human services or related field and two years of progressive substance abuse and/or mental health counseling experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possession of North Carolina licensure as one of the following: Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist, Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Psychological Associate, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Provides a full range of substance use and mental health disorder therapeutic services for children, adolescents and their families. Primary duties include counseling children, adolescents and their families – with much of this taking place at various school sites. Performs regular therapist functions during school vacations and summer months.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

• Evaluates the client's situation and their ability to deal with their problem; conducts an in-depth clinical interview (comprehensive clinical assessment) to determine psycho-social history, formulates assessment and treatment plan/person-centered plan; provides ongoing monitoring, assessment and update of the treatment plan and crisis plan(as needed). Updates comprehensive clinical assessment as needed or once every 12 months to ensure continued service delivery can be rendered.
• Provide individual psychotherapy sessions and various groups in the school setting.
• Maintains regular contact with the parent/guardian of each client.
• Provides individual, group and family counseling and activities adapted or specifically designed for persons with co-occurring disorders, mental illness, and substance abuse/dependence.
• The caseload includes children and adolescents in need of SUD/MH treatment.
• The counseling is best characterized as individual, group and family, utilizing current practice methods for substance use disorder and/or mental health disorder treatment, and is individualized.
• Engages client families for the completion of all required intake documentation for service initiation and delivery.
• Connects with school based referral sources, and communicates with Behavioral Specialists and other members of child’s treatment team.
• Assesses and assists in de-escalation of crisis situations: completes school referred threat assessments to assess for suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, and child’s level of safety while coordinating services with the family and school to ensure best outcomes for clients served.
• Provides case management and community