Licensed Clinician (LCAS, LMFT, LCSW, LCMHC)
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Job Description
Hours: Full-Time, Monday - Friday
The Blanchard Institute is a family-centered behavioral health treatment center, specializing in mental health and substance use disorders. We are committed to delivering clinically sophisticated, evidence-based care while integrating the family system into the healing process.
With a focus on whole-person wellness, same-day access to care, and long-term recovery outcomes, our work is rooted in compassion, integrity, and measurable impact for the individuals and families we serve.
The Licensed Clinician (LCAS, LMFT, LCSW, LCMHC) is responsible for providing the full range of therapeutic interventions to clients in treatment. This shall include, but not be limited to assessment and treatment services, family/relationship services, group process, educational presentations, treatment planning and review, documentation of services and client response, concurrent reviews, discharge planning, and managed care contact as directed by designated staff.
Licensed Clinicians (LCAS, LMFT, LCSW, LCMHC) complete and evaluate biopsychosocial assessments and other data, interview family members or third parties, and complete individualized initial treatment plans for clients entering treatment.
Your day will include facilitating group and individual therapy, assessing client progress, conducting discharge planning and partnering with members of a treatment team.
Licensed Clinicians (LCAS, LMFT, LCSW, LCMHC) may develop and present lectures and education presentations to clients and participate in QA activities.
Licensed Clinicians (LCAS, LMFT, LCSW, LCMHC) must demonstrate the knowledge and professional skills necessary to provide clinical care for substance abuse and co-occurring substance abuse clientele, as well as be able to maintain high standards of excellence in an ethical and trauma-informed setting.
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree or higher in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field from an accredited institution required.
At least one year’s training and/or clinical experience providing individual, group, and family therapy in a behavioral health, mental health, or substance use disorder treatment setting preferred.
Experience with treatment planning, clinical documentation, crisis intervention, and evidence-based therapeutic modalities preferred.
Prior work in residential, outpatient, or multidisciplinary treatment environments preferred.
Current state licensure or licensure eligibility (e. g., LCAS, LMFT, LCSW, LCMHC, or equivalent).
Associate Licensure Considered
- Dual licensure or certification in Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment is strongly preferred.
- First Aid/ CPR Certification
- Crisis Intervention Certification
Benefits
- Collaborative environment dedicated to clinical excellence
- Professional Development Reimbursement
- Multiple health plan design options
- Dental and Vision plans
- Healthcare FSA
- Company paid Life Insurance, AD&D and STD
- Voluntary supplemental life insurance
- Optional Critical Illness, Hospital and Accident coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- 401k
The Blanchard Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employees are hired on the basis of merit and their ability to perform a particular job.
It is the policy of The Blanchard Institute to provide equal employment to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, mental or physical disability, pregnancy or related conditions, citizenship, military or veteran status, or status in any group protected by federal, state or local laws (“Protected Group”).
The Company is committed to a drug-free workplace. All offers of employment are expressly conditioned upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening and background check in accordance with applicable law.
The Blanchard Institute participates in E-Verify.
Key Responsibilities
Provide a full range of therapeutic interventions, including assessments, treatment planning, and individual, group, and family therapy. Responsible for clinical documentation, concurrent reviews, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary treatment team for client recovery.
Requirements
Requires a Master's degree or higher in a behavioral health field and current state licensure (e.g., LCAS, LMFT, LCSW, LCMHC). Preference is given to candidates with experience in substance use disorder treatment and dual licensure/certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Clinical Psychology — Counselor Career Context
The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Clinical Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 36% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
Clinical Psychology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 11.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Clinician (LCAS, LMFT, LCSW, LCMHC) at The Blanchard Institute a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Clinical Psychology counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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