Clinical Mental Health & Substance Abuse Counselor

Clinical Mental Health & Substance Abuse Counselor

We don't just have a mission statement...we have a mission.

At First Step Services, our commitment to optimal mental health and steadfast support isn’t just for our clients; it extends to every team member.

First Step Services realizes that our exceptional staff is the strength of our practice. We support our clinicians in building a thriving and profitable caseload based on a culture of innovation, professionalism, and healthy work-life balance.

We are seeking a Clinical Mental Health & Substance Abuse Therapist to join our team in Raleigh, NC.

Compensation:

• $45,000 - $72,000 annually
• W2 Salary Opportunity

Requirements:

• Obtains an LCMHC, LCSW, or LMFT and LCAS for independent practice in North Carolina
• Can commute to the location in-person full-time
• Must be able to pass a drug and background screening upon hire

Advantages:

• Outpatient Practice where work-life balance is made a priority
• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance with Supplemental options
• 401k retirement plan with Company Contributions
• Malpractice Insurance Provided for Clinicians
• Paid Time Off and Paid Company Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Student Loan PayDown Plan for Clinicians
• Professional Development - Earn free CEUs on a variety of mental health topics

Beneficial Skills & Experience:

• Must be comfortable using computers and Microsoft programs
• Experience facilitating Intensive Outpatient Programs for both the Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Tracks
• Comfortable completing intake assessments and meeting expectations with notation entries
• Experience providing individual and group therapy in an clinical outpatient setting

About First Step Services:

First Step Services is an NCDHHS-licensed outpatient facility for the treatment of mental health and substance use disorders. First Step Services strives to utilize best practices while providing outpatient mental health and substance use disorder treatment and intensive outpatient services for substance use disorders in the community. Our goal is to make treatment services as accessible as possible and to reduce as many barriers to treatment as possible throughout the Triangle region of North Carolina. First Step Services strives to employ personnel who treat the person served with unconditional positive regard and respect. Our clinical personnel are highly trained and demonstrate an ability to provide excellent person-centered care in line with our mission statement. Our mission is to provide quality person-centered care and the ability to provide education and other resources to the person served by their families and significant others.

First Step Services is a proud Refresh Mental Health network. Refresh Mental Health network—a nationwide network with leading private practices and unique and specialized programs. This relationship allows us to maintain our local leadership and solid reputation in the community. It also enhances our practice with additional resources, infrastructure, and operational support, allowing you to focus on what you do best—providing exemplary care to your clients.

First Step Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values a diverse workplace. We are committed to building a team that is inclusive of all people, including those of LGBTQIA communities, members of all ethnic groups, people with disabilities and medical conditions, foreign-born residents, and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Refresh is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

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