What are the responsibilities and job description for the Autism/OCD specialist position at Greater Hope Counseling?
Company Description Greater Hope Center for OCD is mental health clinic located in Burlington, NC, offering IOP and outpatient services for OCD and neurdivergence. The practice provides individual, group, couples, family, and Intensive Outpatient care to support diverse client needs. Strong specialization in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), Autism and related conditions. Services are available both in-person and via telehealth, allowing flexible access to high-quality care for clients in the region and beyond.
Role Description The Autism/OCD Specialist is a full-time, hybrid role based in Burlington, NC, with some work-from-home flexibility. The specialist will provide assessment and evidence-based treatment for individuals with autism spectrum conditions, OCD, and related anxiety or behavioral disorders across individual, group, and family formats. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting clinical evaluations, developing and implementing treatment plans, maintaining timely and accurate documentation, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate care. The specialist will be trained in ASD and OCD interventions that are neuroaffirming. The role may involve providing services both in-person at the clinic and via telehealth, while adhering to ethical and regulatory standards.
Health insurance and benefits package included with $1000 training stipend per year for FT employees. W2 position.
Qualifications
- Strong clinical skills in diagnostic interviewing, treatment planning, risk assessment, and outcome monitoring for children, adolescents, and/or adults.
- Ability to provide individual, group, and family interventions, including psychoeducation and skills training for clients and caregivers.
- Proficiency with electronic health records, clinical documentation, and telehealth platforms, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with regulations.
- Effective communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills for working within a multidisciplinary team and engaging with diverse client populations.
- Master’s or doctoral degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related mental health field, with appropriate state licensure or license eligibility. Associate licensure accepted and supervision included in benefits package.
- Experience in outpatient or intensive outpatient settings is preferred; prior work with OCD and autism populations is strongly beneficial but not required. Training provided along with a $1,000 stipend for FT clinicians.
- Commitment to ethical practice, cultural responsiveness, ongoing professional development, and integrating current research into clinical care.