Program: Community Support Team (CST)
This is an intensive community-based rehabilitation team service that provides direct treatment and
restorative interventions as well as case management. CST is designed to:
a. reduce presenting psychiatric or substance use disorder symptoms and promote symptom
stability;
b. restore the beneficiary’s community living and interpersonal skills;
c. provide first responder intervention to deescalate the current crisis; and
d. ensure linkage to community services and resources.
Job Responsibilities:
Provides psychoeducation as indicated in the PCP
Assists with crisis interventions
Assists the Team Leader with behavioral and substance use disorder treatment interventions
Assists with the development of relapse prevention and disease management strategies
Coordinates and oversees the initial and ongoing assessment activities
Develops the initial PCP and its ongoing revisions and ensures its implementation
Consults with identified medical (for example, primary care and psychiatric) and non-medical
providers, engages community and natural supports, and includes their input in the personcentered
planning process
Ensures linkage to the most clinically appropriate and effective services including arranging for
psychological and psychiatric evaluations
Monitors and documents the status of the beneficiary’s progress and the effectiveness of the
strategies and interventions outlined in the PCP
Education: Master's Degree
Licensure: Active NC Licensure as LCAS or LCASA
Work Experience: One year of documented experience working with Adult MH/SA population
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Supplemental pay types:
Work Location:
Work Remotely:
Work Location: On the road