Home Builders-Therapist
Company: Coastal Horizons Center
Location: Shallotte
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
At Coastal Horizons , our mission is to provide a continuum of
professional services to promote healthier lives, stronger
families, and safer communities. We are currently seeking a
motivated and passionate HOMEBUILDERS- Therapist to join our
dynamic team. If you're looking for an opportunity to make a
difference, we invite you to explore the exciting positions
available with us. JOB TITLE: Home Builders-Therapist LOCATION:
Brunswick/Columbus County REQUIRED EDUCATIONAL / EXPERIENCE
QUALIFICATIONS: A bachelor?s degree in social work, psychology,
counseling, or a closely related human services area. A minimum of
two (2) years of experience working with children and families. JOB
POSTING: The Supervisor shall be 100% dedicated FTE to the
HOMEBUILDERS? program Conduct behaviorally specific, interactive,
and holistic assessments of the family. Develop a Service Plan, in
collaboration with the family, the local child welfare agency and
others, within one (1) week of the start of service. Use the
model?s evidence-based practices, including motivational
interviewing, behavioral parent training, cognitive-behavior
therapy, and relapse prevention strategies to help facilitate
behavior change. Therapists shall teach family members a variety of
skills, including child behavior management, effective discipline,
positive behavioral support, communication skills, problem-solving
skills, safety planning, and help families establish daily routines
through direct teaching, role playing/practicing, coaching and
prompting, audio/visual aids, written materials, and homework.
Provide core services structured through the HOMEBUILDERS? model.
HOMEBUILDERS? provides intensive, in-home crisis intervention,
counseling, and life-skills education for families who have
children at imminent risk of placement in state-funded care to
prevent unnecessary out-of-home placement. Therapists are on-call
24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Therapists carry two (2) cases at a
time and a third case may be opened when the therapist expects to
close one of the other cases within a few days. Therapists should
help families meet their basic needs by helping the family access
concrete goods and services such as one-time emergency assistance
for food, housing, transportation, educational classes and
certifications, etc. that are directly related to achieving the
family?s goals, while teaching them to meet these needs on their
own. Provide families with counseling, child development knowledge,
parenting skills, anger management and communication skills.
Collaborate with formal and informal community resources, services,
and systems to link families with appropriate and timely resources
and identify gaps and/or barriers to families? access to services.
Therapists shall, prior to the conclusion of services and in
conjunction with the family, develop a written plan to maintain
progress achieved and identify unmet and/or ongoing service needs
of the family. Therapists shall be trained, and will be required to
use, HOMEBUILDERS ? data management system known as the Exponent
Case Management (ECM) system. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Must be
available to attend twelve days of training in the first year of
employment and any additional trainings necessary to successfully
perform the job duties. Considerable knowledge of mental health and
substance abuse disorders. Considerable knowledge of available
community resources, services, and the coordinating efforts needed
for clients with mental health and substance abuse problems. Prior
experience with HOMEBUILDERS ? Model, or other evidence of adhering
to evidence-based practices. Ability to respectfully represent the
agency and establish a rapport with the community. Ability to
determine appropriate community services and agencies needed to
meet the client's needs. Ability to communicate effectively in oral
and written forms. Ability to network and coordinate efforts
between outreach, treatment, and other support systems for the
clients. Must be able to physically perform the basic life
operational functions or climbing, stooping, crouching, reaching,
pushing, pulling, lifting, standing, walking, fingering, grasping,
talking, and hearing. Must be able to perform sedentary work
exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible
amount of force frequently or constantly to lift objects. Must
possess visual acuity to perform extensive reading and determine
the accuracy of work assigned. Must be able to safely transport
clients when needed A valid driver?s license and/or
government-issued ID is required. Must have reliable
transportation. SALARY & BENEFITS: Competitive salary based on
experience Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
Educational loan repayment programs & Career growth Retirement
savings plan/401K Paid time off programs, rollover hours, 14 paid
holidays Employee engagement activities, resource groups, and
diversity events HOW TO APPLY: Interested candidates should submit
their resume and cover letter through our Careers Page . If you
require an accommodation during the application process, please
contact us at jobs@coastalhorizons.org . We look forward to
reviewing your application! EEO STATEMENT Coastal Horizons is an
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender
identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or
protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed
to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.
Keywords: Coastal Horizons Center, Wilmington , Home Builders-Therapist, Social Services , Shallotte, North Carolina
