The primary purpose of this position is to provide Community Support Team Services to Mental Health and Substance Abuse consumers. Job duties include but are not limited to; supportive counseling, psycho-educational activities, behavioral interventions, training to caregivers/family/natural supports, vocational support, educational support, rehabilitative and independent living skills, community integration, skill building including daily & community living skills; socialization skills, adaptation skills, development of leisure time interests/activities; symptom management skills; wellness education; substance abuse education; work readiness and any and all areas identified as needed by the client’s individual Person-Centered Plan.

Carolina Outreach, an ncgCARE partner, is one of the largest and most respected providers of community-based behavioral services in North Carolina. Serving the central and east central regions of the state, Carolina Outreach is renowned for providing service excellence to children and adults through a comprehensive program array to include evidence-based practices.

We are committed to providing a wide array of services to effectively meet the changing needs within the community. These services include evidence-based practices, school-based and outpatient therapy, psychiatric evaluations and treatment, Community Support and substance abuse services to name a few.

Location: Charlotte, NC

We are seeking a full-time Associate Professional to provide the following services:

List of Responsibilities, Requirements, and Duties

• Serve as a member of the client’s Community Support Team in the implementation of the consumer’s Person-Centered Plan.
• Assist in planning, scheduling and implementation of services for the clients.
• Work to implement service delivery with other staff and/or across agencies.
• Develop therapeutic interventions to work with consumer.
• Provide any written documentation as required. This will include treatment notes, goals, and plans for the medical record (e.g., Service notes, input into person-centered plan, etc.)
• Be available to respond as needed to clients and co-workers 24/7/365.
• Must be free from all illicit substance use.
• This is considered Light Work; no lifting over 20 pounds.

Direct Services

• Work to implement behavioral interventions, crisis interventions and rehabilitative and psycho-educational activities.
• Work with clients in reviewing, applying and achieving their goals as indicated on the Person-Centered Plan.
• Assist and/or coordinate as assigned in planning and implementing community engagement and other such activities as related to the client’s therapeutic goals and
• mental health needs.
• Utilize community-based activities as a means to deliver clinically appropriate services.
• Assist other clinical staff in parent/guardian/natural support training that will aid them in dealing more effectively with the client.
• Assist in all service delivery as formally planned with the clinical team.

ncgCARE and its affiliated partners are committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. ncgCARE will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, please contact us at hrteam@ncgcare.com.

ncgCARE participates in the E-Verify program. Therefore, any employment with ncgCARE will also be contingent upon confirmation from the Social Security Administration (“SSA”) and/or the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) of your authorization to work in the United States.

ncgCARE offers excellent compensation packages including a salary commensurate with experience and benefits to meet your needs for today and the future.

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