Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist - LCAS/LCAS-A

Responsibilities: The counselor will complete comprehensive clinical assessments (CCA), ensuring that consumers are given efficient and prompt access to treatment. The counselor will be responsible for preparing the person-centered plan (PCP) and crisis plan for each Medicaid/Medicare client. The counselor will maintain the plan, updating the PCP based on the needs of the client and/or requirement of the Medicaid/Medicare service definition and LME/MCO.The counselor is responsible for the upload of all Medicaid/Medicare related documents to the appropriate LME/MCO provider portal. The counselor is responsible for the research, corrections, and re-submission of all denied authorizations and re-authorizations. The counselor will track each Medicaid/Medicare recipient eligibility via NCTRACKS monthly to review individual Medicaid/Medicare eligibility. The counselor will monitor the submission of CCA, PCP, and claims to the LME/MCO via the designated LME/MCO provider portal. The counselor will compile an accurate weekly report of all billable services. The counselor will facilitate SAIOP.

Qualifications: Master's degree (M.A) in psychology, counseling or social work or related field or associate's degree in counseling or related field. Will maintain their LCAS-A or LCAS credentials. Will maintain their credentialing with NCTRACKS and the designated LME/MCO.Registration with the North Carolina Substance Abuse Board is required and all mandated continuing education hours to uphold licensure. If in recovery, at least 2 years continuous sobriety required. In addition to, an ability to work independently as well as with the team, ability to maintain high level of professional ethics.

Job Type: Full-time.

Salary: To be discussed during interview

Benefits: 401(k) Paid time off/holidays off Health insurance

Schedule: Monday-Friday 5:30am - 12:30pm.