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You may be a good fit for this role if you're: * Approved by the board as a LCMHCA * Must be seeking independent licensure and living in North Carolina * Must reside within 45 minutes of the office ...

You may be a good fit for this role if you're: * Approved by the board as a LCMHCA * Must be seeking independent licensure and living in North Carolina * Must reside within 45 minutes of the office ...

You may be a good fit for this role if you're: * Approved by the board as a LCMHCA * Must be seeking independent licensure and living in North Carolina * Must reside within 45 minutes of the office ...

You may be a good fit for this role if you're: * Approved by the board as a LCMHCA * Must be seeking independent licensure and living in North Carolina * Must reside within 45 minutes of the office ...

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What is an LCMHCA?

A Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHCA) is a credential for entry-level mental health counselors who provide therapy under supervision. They assess, diagnose, and treat clients dealing with emotional and behavioral issues. LCMHCAs typically work in private practices, hospitals, or community mental health centers while gaining required experience for full licensure.

What types of clients and concerns do LCMHCAs typically work with in their daily practice?

LCMHCAs often work with a diverse client base, including individuals, couples, and families facing challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and life transitions. Your daily responsibilities may include conducting intakes, developing treatment plans, providing individual or group therapy, and maintaining thorough documentation. While most LCMHCAs work under supervision as they gain experience, you'll collaborate closely with licensed clinical supervisors and multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care. Gaining exposure to varied client needs helps you build a broad therapeutic skill set and lays a solid foundation for career advancement in mental health counseling.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an LCMHCA, and why are they important?

To thrive as an LCMHCA (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate), you need a master's degree in counseling or a closely related field and successful completion of your state's licensing exam. Familiarity with electronic health records, telehealth platforms, and evidence-based therapeutic modalities is typically required. Exceptional interpersonal communication, active listening, and empathy are crucial soft skills for building trust and rapport with clients. These competencies ensure effective client support, ethical practice, and professional growth in a counseling environment.

What are the most commonly searched types of Lcmhca jobs in Raleigh, NC?

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What cities near Raleigh, NC are hiring for Lcmhca jobs?

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SAIOP Counselor - Part Time

SouthLight Healthcare

Raleigh, NC • On-site

$28.85/hr

Part-time

Retirement

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Job description

SAIOP Counselor - Part Time

Join a supportive team who values Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration, Inclusion, Hope, amp; Authenticity!

As our part-time IOP Counselor, you will provide clinical services including group, family, and/or individual therapy. You will be responsible for maintaining client records including treatment planning, psychosocial assessments, and progress notes. This position participates in clinical supervision and treatment team meetings on a weekly basis.

Schedule

Part-time, working up to 29 hours per week (prioritizing on-site evening groups + additional remote work hours)
*must have flexible schedule availability

Pay

CADC-R/CADC-I/CADC $21.00 - $24.04 per hour.

Provisional license $26.44 + per hour.

Full license $28.85 + per hour.

Benefits

Being a part of a non-profit behavioral health organization has some unique benefits. Working here at SouthLight you will be able to make a difference in people's lives every day, and know that you are a part of inspiring positive change in your community.

After 6 months employees are eligible to enroll in our 401(k) plan which has a 100% contribution match up to 4%!

We are excited to offer an additional benefit of Clinical Supervision Reimbursement. We will provide a monthly reimbursement of up to $100 to each part-time associate level clinician electing this benefit for no more than 2 years, or until licensure is completed, whichever is first. Licensures eligible to receive this benefit include LCSWA, LCMHCA, LMFTA, LPA, LCASA, and CADC.

Job Responsibilities of a SAIOP Counselor

  • Provides screening, assessments, and evaluations in a professional and engaging manner, including the required information, organizing it for key personnel to suggest level of care for each client assigned.
  • Establishes a therapeutic counseling relationship with each client assigned; facilitates individual, group, and family counseling.
  • Identifies elements of client crisis, responds to each client needs to ensure their safety, integrates crisis experience into the treatment process for each client assigned.
  • Maintains client record, including NCTOPPS; discharge planning; development, monitoring and revision of PCP; typing and preparing clinical notes and psychosocial assessments
  • Uses urine tests appropriately and as a therapeutic tool to determine the client’s progress in treatment.
  • Case management functions to arrange, link monitor and integrate services and referrals; progress reports to probation officers, judges, lawyers, etc.
  • For each client assigned, identifies appropriate referral resources, coordinates services with referral resources, and assists client with utilizing referral resources.
  • Contacts all clients assigned who do not show for appointments.
  • Demonstrates a willingness to provide coverage as needed, including coverage for the Crisis phone.
  • Leverage Eleos AI, an innovative clinical documentation tool that reduces note-writing time so you can spend more time focusing on participant care.

Qualifications of a SAIOP Counselor

Educational and Experience

  • Minimum Master’s degree in a Human Services field
Licensure/Certifications
  • Currently licensed (full or provisional) to practice clinically (LCAS/A, LCSW/A, LCMHC/A, CADC-R, CADC-I, or CADC)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Familiar with the 12 core functions
  • Microsoft Office Suite + ability to learn other technological recording methods e., EMRs/EHRs
  • Crisis de-escalation skills
  • Ability to interact effectively with persons of widely diverse roles, backgrounds, cultures, and socio-economic classes, those in crises or resistant or negative toward organization

About SouthLight Healthcare

Tap into your passion at SouthLight Healthcare. Build your career in an environment where your voice, passion and work matters every day. At the core of SouthLight is a commitment to our values, our employees and clients. We strive to be an organization where every colleague can contribute and excel. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to building a culture that values diversity and inclusion. SouthLight offers competitive opportunities and a robust benefits package.

Founded in 1970, SouthLight Healthcare is one of the area's largest and long-established nonprofit providers of substance use treatment and mental health services. With outpatient and community-based programs, SouthLight provides prevention, education and treatment services in the Triangle and beyond. SouthLight has multiple office locations throughout the Triangle area, serving more than 9,000 clients each year. Services include adult outpatient counseling, Intensive Outpatient Program, Psychiatric Services and Medication Management, Opioid Treatment Program, Court Deferral Program, Peer Support Services, Family Centered Treatment, Community Support Team and a residential treatment program for women and children and more.

We agree not to discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex. Employment offers are contingent upon a satisfactory pre-employment drug screen. Professional references will be checked and criminal, abuse, driving, and fraud background reports will be obtained. Unsatisfactory results of any of these reports may result in SouthLight withdrawing the offer.