SAIOP 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 SAIOP 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: SAIOP Therapist

LOCATION: Whiteville-Columbus County/

SCHEDULE: Full-Time, Monday–Friday

• 3 days: 12:00/12:30 PM – 9:00 PM

• 2 days: Flexible (day shift: 8-5pm or mid-shift)

REQUIRED EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from a four-year college or university in human services or related field and 1-2 years of progressive substance use counseling experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Graduation from a Master’s degree program in social work, counseling, or clinical or substance use treatment psychology
• LCAS through NCSAPPB required; and/or LCSW, LCSW-A/LPA/LCMHC-A, LCHMC

POSITION HIGHTLIGHTS:

• Provides independent diagnostic, psycho-social and professional counseling for adult clients with complicated substance use, mental health and co-occurring disorders- with an appropriate level of supervision.
• Provides Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Program (SAIOP) services 5 days a week.
• Provides independent diagnostic and psycho-social evaluations and counseling which focus on complicated substance use as well as the issues generated from its impact on daily living and individual and family relationships.
• Facilitating an SAIOP group to focus on relapse prevention skills, family issues, support needs, emotion regulation skills, mental health education, life skills, and interpersonal effectiveness skills.
• Provides case management and community support to SAIOP clients to arrange, link, or integrate multiple services for SAIOP as well as assessment and reassessment of the client’s need for services.
• Conduct an in-depth clinical interview to determine psycho-social and substance use history, formulate a psycho-social assessment and initial treatment plan; provide in-depth counseling which can range from crisis intervention to dealing with personality disorders which are associated with their substance use behavior, and follow-up.
• The counseling methods are best characterized as individual and group utilizing motivational interviewing, cognitive-behavioral therapy, family, and supportive modalities. It is individualized depending on the needs of the clients.
• Work with community partners to ensure individuals are engaging in the recommended treatment and utilize ASAM to recommend clients to appropriate level of care.

SALARY & BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Educational loan repayment programs & Career growth
• Retirement savings plan/401K
• Paid time off programs, rollover hours, 14 paid holidays
• Employee engagement activities, resource groups, and diversity events

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter through our Careers Page. If you require an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at jobs@coastalhorizons.org<