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Cabarrus Health Alliance
Kannapolis, North Carolina

Integrated Behavioral Health Provider

Psychology 8.0 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$28-$35/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

Hiring Range: LCSWA $25.44 - $28.00 per hour commensurate with experience

LCSW $33.45 - $35.00 per hour commensurate with experience

Hours: 8:00 - 5:00 Monday - Friday, 30 to 40 hours per week

Benefits

The benefits package includes excellent employer paid health insurance with low out of pocket cost, retirement pension (NC Local Government Retirement System), 401(k) with match, dental, vision, life, disability, paid vacation, paid sick, 13 paid holidays, floating holiday, new hires start out with two vacation and sick days and begin accruing immediately, paid parental leave, paid volunteer hours, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, longevity pay, wellness allowance and more.

(Benefits differ for part time employees). Prior local and state government years of service count toward calculating vacation accrual rate!

CHA is seeking a licensed clinical professional to perform clinical social work services to support individuals with substance use disorders (SUD), including those receiving medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD). The clinician will establish and maintain safe, supportive, and professional therapeutic relationships, upholding clear boundaries, while promoting client self-determination, empowerment, and recovery.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Complete comprehensive clinical assessments
  • Develop treatment plans related to client needs and goals
  • Work as part of an integrated team
  • Provide client education, referrals, and follow-up as determined by client and family needs
  • Coordinate service plans with other agencies as required by client need
  • Conduct group sessions related to program and client needs

Education/Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in social work (MSW). Experience in an integrated setting is preferred. Internship experience considered.

License: Must be an active LCSWA in North Carolina, or eligible to obtain the LCSWA/LCSW credential

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Extensive knowledge of social, economic and emotional needs, and DSM 5 mental health diagnoses
  • Ability to deal tactfully with others and exercise good judgment in appraising situations and making decisions
  • Must be able to solve problems within a scope of responsibility
  • Ability to secure the cooperation of clients, to elicit needed information and to maintain effective working relationships
  • Accurately record services rendered, submit accurate billing, and interpret and explain records

Our Mission

To improve individual and community health through services, education, and collaborative action.

Our Vision

We envision a thriving community where people make healthy choices in healthy environments.

CHA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.

These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.

Key Responsibilities

Perform clinical social work services for individuals with substance use disorders and those receiving medications for opioid use disorder. Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive assessments, developing treatment plans, and facilitating group sessions within an integrated team.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) and an active LCSWA license in North Carolina or eligibility to obtain it. Experience in an integrated setting is preferred, though internship experience is considered.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Treatment PlanningIntegrated CareCase CoordinationGroup TherapyDSM 5 DiagnosisCrisis ManagementPatient Advocacy

Psychology Career Context

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$66k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $69k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Integrated Behavioral Health Provider at Cabarrus Health Alliance a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% of all Psychology healthcare professional listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Work-life snapshot

8.0/ 10
Listing-based score
  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Kannapolis

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$296k
Typical market rent
$1,613/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.3
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Cabarrus Health Alliance

Hospitals and Health Care
Kannapolis, North Carolina
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Employer-paid health insurance
Retirement pension (NC Local Government)
401(k) with match
Dental
Vision
Life
Disability
Paid vacation