Top 32 Special needs advocate Jobs in Hickory Nc

Therapist Liaison for Lincoln County DSS.
Support Incorporated —Lincolnton, NC
- $60,000 - $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- LMFT
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Adults
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Job Coach/ Employment Specialist - Morganton
UMHS —Morganton, NC
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Reliable transportation
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Direct Support Residential Lower Creek
ComServ Inc. —Morganton, NC
- Full-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Clean driving record
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
11d
Facility Based Crisis Specialist / Facility / PRN-1
RHA Health Services, LLC —Lenoir, NC
- $16 - $17 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Addiction Medicine
- Mid-level
- AD&D insurance
- Health insurance
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Direct Support Day Activity
ComServ Inc. —Lenoir, NC
- Full-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Clean driving record
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Direct Support Community
ComServ Inc. —Morganton, NC
- Full-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Clean driving record
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Direct Support Professional- WO FT 3rd
RHA Health Services —Maiden, NC
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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(RBT) Registered Behavior Technician. In-School Position
Maxim Healthcare —Conover, NC
- $23 - $25 an hour
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- High school diploma or GED
- Mileage reimbursement
- Commuter assistance
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Community Specialist -- Support People, Build Networks
Monarch - Company —Lincolnton, NC
- From $15 an hour
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Driving
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
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Direct Support Professional- WO FT 3rd
RHA Health Services, LLC —Maiden, NC
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Caregiver / Direct Support Professional / DSP - Waiver
RHA Health Services, LLC —Hildebran, NC
- $15 an hour
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Computer literacy
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Registered Behavior Technician
Our Child Therapy —Lincolnton, NC
- $24 - $28 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Paid training
- Mileage reimbursement
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Airpark C Direct Support Residential
ComServ Inc. —Morganton, NC
- Full-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Clean driving record
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Direct Support Professional - PRN
RHA Health Services —Morganton, NC
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Computer literacy
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Remote Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Avenues ABA —Hickory, NC
- $90,000 - $120,000 a year
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Experience working with children
- Children
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Certified Peer Support Specialist
RHA Health Services, LLC —Taylorsville, NC
- $16 an hour
- Full-time
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Driver's License
- 1 year
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Developmental Specialist Sleepover
Monarch - Company —Lincolnton, NC
- From $17 an hour
- Part-time
- Residential
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
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6d
Periodic Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Amivie HomeCare Management Corporation —Lenoir, NC
- 18 years or older
- Current TB test
- HIPAA
3d
Lead Registered Behavior Technician
Compleat Kidz —Morganton, NC
- Full-time
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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136 Developmental Specialist Sleepover
Monarch - Company —Lincolnton, NC
- From $17 an hour
- Nights as needed
- Residential
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
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Therapist Liaison for Lincoln County DSS.

Support Incorporated -
Lincolnton, NC

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Job Details

Full-time
$60,000 - $65,000 a year
5 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Flexible schedule

Qualifications

Mental health stabilization
Client assessment in therapy
Interdisciplinary collaboration in health services social work
Master's degree
Experience working with children
Clinical assessment documentation
Multidisciplinary team collaboration for treatment planning
Working with families
Experience working with individuals with substance use disorders
Substance abuse services in social work

Full Job Description

DSS Behavioral Health Liaison and Licensed Therapist

Support Incorporated is seeking a licensed therapist to work on-site with the Lincoln County Department of Social Services and Lincoln County Health Department as our behavioral health liaison.

This is a unique opportunity for a clinician who wants to use their skills beyond a traditional outpatient therapy setting. Rather than spending each day in back-to-back therapy appointments, this clinician will work alongside DSS staff, families, healthcare providers, and community agencies to close the gap between behavioral health and social services.

The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, be self-motivated, and have a genuine passion for helping children, adults, and families navigate complex situations. This role requires someone who can work independently, build strong professional relationships, respond effectively in urgent situations, and bring a clinical perspective to multidisciplinary decision-making.

About the Position

The DSS Behavioral Health Liaison provides on-site behavioral health support, consultation, assessment, brief treatment, education, and service coordination. The clinician will serve as a bridge between social services and the behavioral health system, helping individuals and families access appropriate care while supporting DSS staff in understanding and responding to mental health and substance use needs.

This position offers significant variety. Depending on the needs of the individual or family, the clinician may conduct an assessment, assist with safety planning, accompany a social worker into the community, provide brief therapeutic intervention, participate in a Child and Family Team meeting, consult with community professionals, or help coordinate ongoing services.

Primary Responsibilities

The DSS Behavioral Health Liaison will:

Serve the needs of the Lincoln County Department of Social Services and act as the primary liaison between DSS, behavioral health providers, substance use treatment agencies, and other community resources.
Complete initial screenings, intakes, clinical assessments, and evaluations to identify behavioral health and substance use needs.
Communicate assessment findings and treatment recommendations to clients, families, DSS staff, and other members of the treatment team.
Conduct risk assessments and develop safety plans when clinically indicated.
Accompany Child Protective Services and Adult Protective Services staff on community visits as needed.
Provide clinical guidance and a therapeutic perspective during CPS and APS interventions.
Provide brief therapy, crisis support, or other clinical interventions on-site or in the community when appropriate.
Provide psychoeducation and individual, family, or group therapy based on identified needs.
Participate in family-planning meetings, Child and Family Team meetings, and other multidisciplinary staffings.
Assist families during supervised visitation, which may include therapeutic support or continued individual or family therapy.
Link individuals and families with appropriate behavioral health, substance use, medical, and community-based services.
Coordinate multiple services to improve treatment planning, communication, and collaboration among community stakeholders.
Advocate for the best interests, safety, and well-being of children and families.
Provide consultation and support to DSS staff, community agencies, and behavioral health practitioners.
Offer education and training related to mental health, developmental disabilities, substance use, trauma, and available community resources.
Help community partners develop the knowledge and skills necessary to respond effectively to behavioral health needs.
Serve as a liaison to other involved systems, including the courts, juvenile justice, healthcare providers, schools, and community agencies.
Provide ongoing consultation and oversight regarding the effectiveness and coordination of recommended services.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must:

Hold a master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy, or a related behavioral health field.
Be fully or provisionally licensed in North Carolina as an LCMHC, LCMHCA, LCSW, LCSWA, LMFT, LMFTA, LPA, or other qualifying licensed clinician.
Hold a substance use credential such as LCAS, LCAS-A, or CSAC, or be eligible and willing to pursue an appropriate substance use credential.
Have strong clinical assessment, communication, documentation, and crisis-response skills.
Be able to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
Be comfortable working with children, adults, and families experiencing complex behavioral health, substance use, safety, or social-service needs.
Be willing to travel locally and accompany CPS or APS staff into the community when needed.

Fully licensed applicants who have experience working with individuals diagnosed with substance use disorders may be considered even if they do not currently hold an LCAS credential. Support Incorporated is willing to assist qualified clinicians with the LCAS credentialing process.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional consideration will be given to applicants with:

Previous experience working with a Department of Social Services, child welfare, Adult Protective Services, or Child Protective Services.
Experience with mental health and substance use assessments.
Experience providing crisis intervention, safety planning, or brief therapeutic services.
Knowledge of child welfare, court, juvenile justice, healthcare, or community behavioral health systems.
Experience participating in Child and Family Team meetings or other multidisciplinary treatment-planning processes.
Knowledge of trauma-informed, family-centered, and strengths-based practices.
Experience working collaboratively with community agencies and service providers.

Why This Position Is Different

This role is an excellent fit for a clinician who wants variety, professional autonomy, and the opportunity to make an impact across multiple systems. It combines direct clinical care with consultation, advocacy, education, crisis response, and community collaboration.

The clinician will not simply identify a need and hand a family a referral. They will have the opportunity to work alongside families and community partners, help remove barriers to treatment, improve communication between agencies, and ensure that people receive the services and support they need.

About Support Incorporated

Support Incorporated has provided child, adolescent, adult, and family behavioral health and substance use services for more than 20 years. Our mission is to be a cooperating partner in implementing services that are based on individual need.

Our comprehensive service array allows our clinicians to connect individuals and families with a broad continuum of care while collaborating with experienced professionals across multiple programs.

This is a full-time, salaried position for a clinician who is ready to use their skills in a meaningful, community-based role and help strengthen the connection between behavioral health, healthcare, and social services.

Qualified applicants who are self-motivated, collaborative, and passionate about making a difference in the lives of others are encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

How many years of child/adolescent mental health experience do you have?

Education:

Master's (Required)

License/Certification:

Provisional or full licensure in NC (LCMHC, LCSW, LMFT (Required)

Work Location: In person

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