About the role
Dual Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCSW & LCAS) - North Carolina Licensed
On-Site | Full-Time
Peregrine Health partners with community health organizations to expand access to high-quality behavioral health care, delivered by supported, full-time clinicians.
What You'll Do
Direct Clinical Services
- Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments to evaluate client needs, strengths, and risk factors
- Provide individual, family, and group therapy using evidence-based modalities (CBT, DBT, trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, etc.)
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clients and care team members
- Monitor and document client progress, adjusting treatment plans as clinically indicated
- Provide crisis intervention, safety planning, and stabilization services as needed
Care Coordination & Advocacy
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers, and community health workers to ensure integrated, whole-person care
- Connect clients with community resources including housing assistance, food security programs, transportation, legal aid, and benefits enrollment
- Facilitate warm handoffs and referrals to specialty mental health, substance use, or medical services
Documentation & Compliance
- Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards
- Maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA and applicable state regulations
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, case reviews, and outcome measurement efforts
Community Engagement
- Build trusting relationships with clients, families, and community partners across diverse cultural backgrounds
- Participate in educational workshops
- Contribute to a welcoming, culturally humble, and trauma-informed organizational environment
What We’re Looking For
- Active dual licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS) (North Carolina)
- 3+ years of post-licensure clinical experience (community mental health, integrated care, or similar settings preferred)
- Comfort providing therapy independently within a supported care model
- Strong clinical judgment in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning
- Clear, professional communication and collaboration with care teams
- Comfort using telehealth platforms and clinical documentation tools
- Commitment to full-time work and continuity of care
Compensation & Incentives
Annual Compensation: $75,000–$89,600
- Base Salary: $75,000–$80,000 annually
- Quarterly Bonus: Up to $2,400
- Total Annual Earning Potential: Up to $89,600
Our compensation includes a competitive base salary and performance-based quarterly bonuses, with additional earning potential for exceeding goals.
Benefits
- No nights, weekends, or on-call responsibilities
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- 20 PTO days and 9 paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- $1,800 annual mental health stipend
- Up to $5,000 in fertility and family-planning support
- 2 paid continuing-education days and up to $500 in annual CEU reimbursement
- Professional liability insurance provided at no cost
- Licensing fees covered for states where you are assigned to practice
- Dedicated licensing, credentialing, operational, and technology support
- $150 annual technology stipend
- $2,500 employee referral bonus