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ReEntry Counselor - Full Time - Wake County

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

As our ReEntry Counselor, you will work to support the social, emotional and professional well-being of justice involved adult and adolescent participants by providing the necessary counseling. This can be helping participants through cognitive behavior challenges and/or liaising with other agencies and organizations outside of the program. The Counselor facilitates periodic group counseling including Mentor Circles.

Schedule

Flexible, 40 hour per week.

Pay

$26.44+ per hour (~$55,000 annual equivalent), based on credentials.

Benefits

Being a part of a non-profit behavioral health organization has some unique benefits, along with our incredible health insurance options. 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.

You will be eligible for medical benefits the first of the month following your first 30 days. We have options for a standard plan, as well as an HSA with a $300 initial contribution and up to a $25 per paycheck match. You would receive 10 paid holidays as well as PTO hours which would accrue at a rate of 10 hours per month. After 6 months you would be eligible to enroll in our 401(k) plan which has a 4% match. We also provide company paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, in house and paid training opportunities, and paid credentialing. SouthLight is also an approved employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

We are excited to offer an additional benefit of Clinical Supervision Reimbursement. We will provide a monthly reimbursement of up to $200 to each full-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 Recovery Court Counselor

• Provide assessment of mental health and substance use for adolescent and adult justice involved participants. Refer for treatment when assessment indicates.
• Work closely with community partners to provide a seamless network of support services to individuals
• Provide individual therapy, group, and/or case management services and support services to help individuals navigate the challenges of reentry
• Monitor and track progress of individuals in the program and adjust services/supports as needed to ensure success.
• Identify elements of client crisis, responding to each client needs to ensure their safety.
• Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, encounter forms, case documentation, agency referrals, treatment plans and other documents.
• For each client assigned, provides an orientation that outlines the services they will be receiving, explains and schedules services and clarifies the following: confidentiality, client rights, consents for services, and financial requirements.
• For each client assigned, identifies appropriate referral resources, coordinates services with referral resources, and assists client with utilizing referral resources.
• 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 Recovery Court Counselor

Education and Experience

• Minimum Master’s degree in a Human Services field
• Meets the requirements specified for a QP status

Licensure/Certifications

• Currently licensed to practice clinically (e.g., LCAS/A, LMFT/A, LCMHC/A, LCSW/A)
• Currently licensed in Substance Use treatment preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to develop rapport with consumers and other professionals
• Excellent clinical and diagnostic skills
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work independently and as a team
• Excellent documentation skills
• Ability to facilitate both consumer groups and professional trainings

About Us

Tap into your passion at SouthLight. For more than 55 years, SouthLight Healthcare has been a trusted leader in providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health and substance use treatment across Central North Carolina. As a nonprofit organization, we are dedicated to improving lives by expanding access to high-quality care, supporting recovery, and helping individuals build healthier, more hopeful futures. Each year, our team serves thousands of people through outpatient, community-based, and innovative treatment programs designed to meet people where they are.

At SouthLight, our people are the heart of everything we do. We foster a collaborative, inclusive culture where compassion, excellence, authenticity, hope, and innovation guide our work every day. Whether you're providing direct patient care or supporting our mission behind the scenes, you'll join a team committed to making a meaningful impact while investing in your professional growth. If you're passionate about serving others and want to be part of an organization transforming behavioral healthcare in our communities, we'd love to have you on our team.