Adolescent Counselor - Full Time Join a supportive team who values Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration, Inclusion, Hope, & Authenticity! As our Adolescent Counselor, you will provide developmentally appropriate behavioral health and substance use services to adolescents and their families. The position is responsible for assessment, treatment planning, individual and group counseling, family engagement, care coordination, crisis intervention, and clinical documentation. The Adolescent Counselor works collaboratively with adolescents, caregivers, internal treatment teams, schools, referral sources, and community partners to increase engagement in treatment, address behavioral health and substance use needs, strengthen protective factors, and support successful functioning within the home, school, and community. Schedule Flexible - 40 hours per week. Pay $26.44+ per hour, based on credentials. Benefits Being a part of a non-profit behavioral health organization has some unique benefits, along with our incredible health insurance options. Working here at SouthLight, you will be able to make a difference in people's lives every day, and know that you are a part of inspiring positive change in your community. You will be eligible for medical benefits the first of the month following your first 30 days. We have options for a standard plan, as well as an HSA with a $100 initial contribution and up to a $25 per paycheck match. You would receive 10 paid holidays as well as PTO hours which would accrue at a rate of 10 hours per month. After 6 months you would be eligible to enroll in our 401(k) plan which has a 4% match. We also provide company paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, in house and paid training opportunities, and paid credentialing. SouthLight is also an approved employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). We are excited to offer an additional benefit of Clinical Supervision Reimbursement. We will provide a monthly reimbursement of up to $200 (full-time) or $100 (part-time) to each associate level clinician electing this benefit for no more than 2 years, or until licensure is completed, whichever is first. Licensures eligible to receive this benefit include LCSWA, LCMHCA, LMFTA, LPA, LCASA, and CADC. Job Responsibilities of an Adolescent Counselor Provide screening assessments (virtual, office, and/or community), and evaluations in a professional and engaging manner, gathering the required information, determining diagnoses and the appropriate level of care Provide individual, group, and family counseling based on assessed clinical needs and individualized treatment plans Identify elements of member crisis, respond to each members' needs to ensure their safety, integrate crisis experience into the treatment process. Provide on-call crisis coverage Engage parent, caregivers, and natural supports in treatment when clinically appropriate. Coordinate services with internal and external providers to support continuity of care. Participate in treatment team meetings, case consultations, clinical meetings, and other program activities For each client assigned, provides an orientation that outlines the services they will be receiving, explains and schedules services and clarifies the following: confidentiality, client rights, consents for services, and financial requirements. Collaborate with schools, juvenile justice partners, healthcare providers, child-serving agencies, and other systems when appropriate and authorized. Participate in discharge and transition planning to promote continuity of care. Document case management and care coordination activities according to organizational and payer requirements. Leverage Eleos AI, an innovative clinical documentation tool that reduces note-writing time so you can spend more time focusing on participant care. Qualifications of an Adolescent Counselor Education and Experience Minimum Master's degree in a Human Services field Licensure/Certifications Licensed to practice clinically (LCAS, LCSW, LMFT, LPC) - LCAS/A preferred OR Will become fully licensed (provisionally licensed at date of hire) within 2 years of hire Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Microsoft Office Suite Ability, knowledge, and training to understand nature of addiction, withdrawal symptoms, and identify symptoms of alcohol and drug addiction Ability to manage time effectively Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Familiarity with the DSM 5 for diagnostic and treatment purposes/ diagnostic skills Working knowledge of systems theory and/or other counseling theories and substance abuse treatment Excellent writing skills Ability to foster a cooperative work environment; ability to work in a team setting as well as independently Proactively seeks out clients through internal and external outreach if case load does not provide enough cases to meet billable expectation/productivity requirement About Us Tap into your passion at SouthLight. For more than 55 years, SouthLight Healthcare has been a trusted leader in providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health and substance use treatment across Central North Carolina. As a nonprofit organization, we are dedicated to improving lives by expanding access to high-quality care, supporting recovery, and helping individuals build healthier, more hopeful futures. Each year, our team serves thousands of people through outpatient, community-based, and innovative treatment programs designed to meet people where they are. At SouthLight, our people are the heart of everything we do. We foster a collaborative, inclusive culture where compassion, excellence, authenticity, hope, and innovation guide our work every day. Whether you're providing direct patient care or supporting our mission behind the scenes, you'll join a team committed to making a meaningful impact while investing in your professional growth. If you're passionate about serving others and want to be part of an organization transforming behavioral healthcare in our communities, we'd love to have you on our team. We agree not to discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex. Employment offers are contingent upon a satisfactory pre-employment drug screen. Professional references will be checked and criminal, abuse, driving, and fraud background reports will be obtained. Unsatisfactory results of any of these reports may result in SouthLight withdrawing the offer.