McLeod Addictive Disease Center Hiring For Lead MAT Clinician at Gastonia, NC  Full Time

Seeking your next career opportunity? 
Let’s talk about McLeod Center! Founded in 1969 in Charlotte, McLeod Center has grown to be the largest provider of comprehensive substance use disorder treatment in western North Carolina. From initial assessment through supportive aftercare, McLeod Center provides responsive, compassionate care. Our Mission is simple: To Help People Get Well. We are looking for passionate people to join our team as we work to deliver quality care to those who need it most.

McLeod Center is currently accepting applications for a Full Time Lead Clinician  to work in its Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) program in Gastonia, NC.

What does this position do for the agency? 
The position is responsible for the following, with other duties as assigned:

• Acts as backup to program manager for daily operations
• Audits caseloads
• Trains new clinicians in collaboration with clinical educator, according to the requirements of the position and ensures privileging process is completed in a timely manner.
• Monitors sick call calendar for physician.
• Enrolls new clients in special funding programs, as appropriate.
• Interviews clients, reviews records, and confers with other professionals to evaluate clients’ conditions.
• Formulates treatment plan for clients. 
• Documents client’s progress within required timeframes.
• Counsels clients individually and in group sessions to assist with overcoming alcohol and drug dependency in accordance with state and federal guidelines. 
• Counsels family members as needed in dealing with addiction and providing support for clients. 
• Refers clients to other support services as needed, such as medical evaluation and treatment, social services, and employment services. 

   
What kinds of skills are we looking for? 
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: 

• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. Successfully manages difficult or emotional client situations.
• Interpersonal – Maintains confidentiality; keeps emotions under control.
• Oral Communication – Demonstrates group presentation skills.
• Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar.
• Quality Management – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness in documentation of client progress in treatment.
• Ethics – Treats people with respect; upholds organizational values.
• Judgment – Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; includes appropriate people in decision-making process.
• Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently;            

What kind of education and experience is needed? 
Master’s Degree

Certificates and Licenses:
Valid license in one of the following disciplines: LCAS(A), LCMHCA), LMFT(A) or LCSW(A)

What does full time mean? 
Full time employees work 37.5 hours per week. This position provides benefits to include paid sick and vacation time, paid holidays, medical/dental/vision coverage, Flex Spending, 401(k), and a friendly work environment.

Research shows that women and underrepresented groups apply to jobs only if they feel they meet 100% of the qualifications. McLeod Center encourages you to break that statistic and apply. No one ever meets all of the qualifications. We look forward to your application.

In the interest of public health and safety, McLeod Center requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or to request an accommodation from the human resources department. All applicants must be willing to comply with the mandatory vaccine policy in order to be considered for employment.

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