Behavioral Health Counselor

Position Summary The Behavioral Health Counselors – Residential & Transitional Housing (Weekend) will provide critical weekend clinical coverage for pregnant and parenting women with substance use disorders residing in residential or transitional housing programs. This role ensures continuity of care through scheduled and as‑needed clinical assessments, clinical check‑ins, monitoring emotional and behavioral changes, conducting evidence‑based substance use and mental health screenings, and providing relapse prevention strategies and facilitating recovery‑oriented interventions. The counselors will participate in clinical team meetings, complete timely and accurate clinical documentation for each client interaction, facilitate telehealth intakes on weekends to support timely access to care, and collaborate closely with Residential and Housing Directors to address clinical, safety, and operational needs during weekend hours. This position supports client stability, safety, and engagement in treatment while ensuring continuity of services across clinical, residential, and housing teams. Responsibilities Provide weekend clinical coverage for pregnant and parenting women with substance use disorders in residential or transitional housing. Conduct scheduled and as‑needed clinical assessments and check‑ins. Monitor emotional and behavioral changes. Administer evidence‑based substance use and mental health screenings. Develop and implement relapse prevention strategies and recovery‑oriented interventions. Participate in clinical team meetings. Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation for each client interaction. Facilitate telehealth intakes on weekends to support timely access to care. Collaborate closely with Residential and Housing Directors to address clinical, safety, and operational needs during weekend hours. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services discipline with coursework related to the area of assignment. Some positions may require certification to practice as a certified or licensed Clinical Social Worker as required by the North Carolina Social Work Certification Board. Management Preferences Prior experience, education, or working knowledge with treating vulnerable populations, women or family interventions. Advanced knowledge in human services. Clinical license: LMFT, LCAS, LCSW, or LCMHC or a provisional license of any of the mentioned licenses. Special Physical/Mental Requirements Must be able to ascend/descend stairs with or without reasonable accommodation. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr