Behavioral Health Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

At McLeod Centers for Wellbeing, our mission is to build a foundation of healing and hope based on equity, education, and evidence-based practice for all communities. A nonprofit founded in 1969 in Charlotte, North Carolina, we have since grown to be one of the largest providers of comprehensive substance use disorder treatment in western North Carolina. From initial assessment to customized aftercare, McLeod Centers provides compassionate, steadfast support for our patients’ journey to recovery. We are looking for passionate people to join our team!

McLeod Centers for Wellbeing is currently seeking a Full-Time Behavioral Health Specialist to join our Residential program at our headquarters location in Charlotte, NC.

How will you help us achieve our mission?:   

• Monitor clients during breaks between groups and activities.
• Provide support to counselors.
• Assist in planning groups and facilitating.
• Assist in Coordination of care.
• Assist clients in adhering to their daily schedule.
• Prepare transportation vouchers and drug screening forms.
• Transport clients to and from appointments and meetings
• Assist with discharge planning as needed.
• Turn clients’ bedrooms over as clients leave treatment.
• Ensure all linens are laundered and stored for next use.
• Review belongings of new admissions and note items not allowed in rooms, obtain emergency contacts for inclusion in chart.
• Performs routine medication administration to clients/residents, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Ability to physically intervene in crisis situations, including separating individuals, providing emergency support in response to behavioral or medical emergencies, and ensuring patient and staff safety.

What are the qualifications needed for this role?

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED required. Higher degree preferred.
• 1 year of experience specifically working with individuals facing substance use challenges.

What we offer you as an employee

• Balanced Lifestyle: Enjoy a 37.5-hour work week to support a better work/life balance.
• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage: Access medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• Employer Paid Benefits: Benefit from 100% employer-paid benefits, including short and long-term disability, group-term life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program
• Financial Security: Secure your future with a 401(k) plan, with company matches up to 3% after 90 days of employment.
• Generous Leave Policies: Enjoy paid time off and additional benefits such as bereavement and jury duty
• Holiday Benefits: Celebrate 9 paid observed holidays
• Student Loan Forgiveness: As an employee of a non-profit organization, you qualify for Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) to assist with your student loans.
• Continuous Growth Opportunities: Invest in your professional development with ongoing support and free continuing education opportunities across multiple disciplines. We also offer top-tier individual and group clinical supervision for professionals seeking CADC and LCAS licensures.
• SUD Professional Licensure: McLeod Centers pays for initial CADC certification or LCAS licensure, including the application fee, background check fee, board registration fee, initial exam fee, and all supervision requirements.

Bilingual applicants will receive an additional five percent (5%) pay differential, subject to verification of language proficiency.

Research indicates that women and underrepresented groups tend to apply for jobs only when they believe they meet 100% of the qualifications. At McLeod Centers, we encourage you to challenge this statistic and apply. It's rare for anyone to meet every qualification. We look forward to hearing from you!