NORTH CAROLINA LCSW, LPC, LCMHC, AND LCMHCS

Salary:

North Carolina LCSW, LPC, LCMHC, and LCMHCS.

 

The United States Fire Department Reserve Corps: North Carolina Mental Health Service Command (USFDRC: NC/MHSC) is seeking an experienced North Carolina licensed practitioner to serve as independent contractors as defined by the North Carolina Board of Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors, (NCBLCMHC) and have met the education, experience, and testing requirements necessary to provide remote services.

 

We are interested in individuals with a passion for community engagement and education though Meetup groups and by becoming ambassadors of our mission and vision. In addition, with a sense of community belonging with the same fundamental principles of our department in providing relief to victims of disasters and help educate people to prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies in the United States.

 

The USFDRC: NC/MHSC is a National Volunteer Reservist Fire Department established under the corporation laws of the State of Florida and registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State, the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c) (3), as a non-governmental, (NGO) not-for-profit, charitable, humanitarian, educational and public safety organization.

 

Purpose of the position:

The primary purpose of this position is to provide clinical assessments and individual, group, and family therapy to clients with mental health, substance abuse, and/or behavioral issues.

 

As an Independent Contractors some of the benefits are:

• More freedom and flexibility to choose assignments, work hours, and work locations;
• More opportunities for income growth and tax benefits and deducting expenses;
• More control over your own work style and business decisions;
• More ability to gain new experience and skills by working for different clients,; and
• More options to prioritize your work-life balance and personal preferences.

 

Compensation: Scale:

• $63,046.00 ($63,046/year = $31.52/hour) - $77,909.00 ($77,909/year = $38.95/hour)

 

Minimum Education, Training and/or Experience:

A Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling and at least two (2) years of experience in clinical work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

License Required by Statute or Regulation: Valid NC Driver’s License with good driving record; and requires one of the following licensures with the ability to practice in North Carolina:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker, (LCSW).
• Licensed Professional Counselor, (LPC).
• Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, (LCMHC).
• Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor, (LCMHCS).

 

Essential Functions of the position:

• Complete comprehensive clinical evaluations to assess the need and appropriateness of therapeutic interventions;
• Perform diagnosis, assessment, and evaluation, including providing immediate clinical trauma response and intervention;
• Provide individual and family psychotherapy, using the most appropriate counseling techniques based on diagnoses; and develop treatment plans;
• Provide other clinical duties such as case management, referral, psycho education, and prepare progress reports;
• Provide risk assessments for clients to determine if client poses a safety threat to themselves or others; and participate in regular staff meetings;
• Document clinical treatments and evaluations, which includes synthesizing information gathered by observation, interviews, and record reviews to write summary style reports; and/or, performing other related activities;
• Conduct biopsychosocial and social emotional evaluations, developmental assessments, and psychological testing on clients as appropriate;
• Participate in multidisciplinary staffing’s regarding clients before and after evaluations, which includes gathering and synthesizing extensive information to make decisions with the evaluation team regarding evaluation tools and assessment methods; and
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Knowledge of counseling, social work principles, techniques and practices and their application to specific casework and community problems;
• Knowledge of personality theory, interpersonal relations and methods of interpersonal assessment and treatment;
• Knowledge of human development, mental illness, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders;
• Knowledge of inclusion, diversity, access and equity principles, and the essential elements of a trauma informed agency;
• Working knowledge of medical terminology and diagnosis and pharmacology;
• Knowledge of medical, behavioral, and socio-economic problems and their treatment;
• Knowledge of local health care, educational, legal, judicial, and criminal systems;
• Knowledge of manuals governing service criteria, required documentation and accountability procedures;
• Knowledge of laws impacting service programs, numerous funding sources and how to utilize them;
• Ability to establish and maintain constructive, effective relationships; and
• All new independent contractors are paid according to their years of relevant education and experience.

 

UNITED STATES EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION (US/EEOC STATEMENT):

The USFDRC: NC/MHSC is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. We are an equal opportunity employer and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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