Location: Brasstown, North Carolina

Start Date: 12-29-2025

End Date: 03-30-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, Day shift, 40 hours/week (exact start/end times vary; on-site during regular business hours)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $42 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized treatment plans using ASI criteria
• Provide individual counseling and opiate addiction education to patients in methadone maintenance and detox programs
• Coordinate care and liaise with community and regulatory agencies (CSAT, State Methadone Authority, Probation/Parole, housing services)
• Document timely and accurate progress notes, specimen/UA results, and required patient paperwork in the EMR
• Monitor patient condition and adapt treatment plans to support recovery and safety
• Submit timely requests for take-home medications and assist with dose justification processes
• Provide crisis intervention as needed and support patient advocacy efforts
• Participate in program evaluation, staff meetings, and counseling supervision to improve service quality

Qualifications

• Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS) — required (or actively in process if specified by state rules)
• Experience working with opiate-addicted populations — required
• Skilled in conducting assessments, ASI utilization, treatment plan development, and service coordination
• Familiarity with urine drug testing (UA) handling and interpretation
• Current CPR and First Aid certification — preferred
• Two supervisory reference forms — required
• Ability to work on-site during business hours and travel as necessary

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of opioid use disorder treatment, methadone maintenance, and detox protocols
• Regulatory compliance with Federal and State OTP standards
• Proficiency with EMR systems (SAMMS noted) and timely documentation practices
• Crisis intervention skills and ability to manage stressful situations calmly
• Understanding of local drug trends, psychosocial aspects of addiction, and community resources
• Patient advocacy, case management, and service coordination skills
• Ability to compose interpretative summaries, transition plans, and discharge summaries

Benefits

• Supportive team environment where your clinical skills are valued and you can make a real impact
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you maintain and grow your credentials
• Professional development opportunities and counseling supervision to advance your clinical career
• Generous paid time off and holiday coverage so you can recharge
• Health and wellness resources to support you while you support others
• Work-life balance with a guaranteed 40-hour workweek
• Opportunity to work with evidence-based practices and a well-established EMR (SAMMS)
• A positive, mission-driven culture focused on recovery and quality patient care

Travel Perks: Explore Brasstown, North Carolina

Brasstown sits in the beautiful mountains of western North Carolina — think hiking, scenic drives, and small-town charm. Explore trails in Nantahala National Forest, visit the nearby John C. Campbell Folk School for arts and crafts classes, take a day trip to the Cherokee area for cultural attractions and local dining, or enjoy fishing and paddling on the Hiwassee River. For weekend adventures, the Great Smoky Mountains and Blue Ridge Parkway are within reach for breathtaking views, waterfalls, and plenty of outdoor recreation.

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