Behavioral Health Therapist, Child Crisis I

MONARCH • Charlotte, NC

1d • $60,000

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Therapist, Child Crisis provides behavioral health and substance abuse services to people of all ages receiving Facility-Based Crisis services who are experiencing psychological and/or substance use difficulties. The role helps maintain a therapeutic and safe environment, supports crisis assessment and intervention, and facilitates linkage and transition into the community upon discharge. The therapist provides individual, group, and family therapy using person-centered philosophies and best practices, and collaborates with individuals, families, colleagues, and community resources to support stated goals and safety.

The position requires a master's degree, one of the specified associate licenses, two years of experience working with youth and families with a mental health diagnosis and/or substance use disorder (including at least one year of postgraduate experience), and one year of experience with children, youth, or adolescents in a crisis setting. The role is scheduled for 40 hours per week, with alternating weekly schedules: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Week 1; Tuesday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Week 2. The listed minimum pay is $60,000. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is paid in installments after 3, 6, and 12 months of continuous employment.

The therapist maintains required licensure and training, records and documentation, compliance with applicable policies and regulations, and positive working relationships with people served, families, staff, agencies, and community partners. The role may require driving or traveling to community locations and other outreach destinations as assigned. Other duties may be assigned by a supervisor.

Requirements

• Master's degree.
• One year of experience with children, youth, or adolescents in a crisis setting.
• Two years of experience working with youth and families with a mental health diagnosis and/or substance use disorder, including at least one year of postgraduate experience.
• One of the following associate licenses: Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist Associate (LCAS-A), Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSW-A), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate (LMFT-A), or Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHC-A).
• Maintain licensure as required by the licensing board.
• Maintain certifications in required agency, state, and federal training requirements.
• Comply with agency policies and procedures and applicable state and federal statutes and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a therapeutic and safe environment and facilitate appropriate linkage and transition into the community upon discharge.
• Participate in team meetings, person-centered planning, and discharge planning for individuals served in Behavioral Health Urgent Care, Facility-Based Crisis, and Non-Hospital Medical Detox settings.
• Support non-licensed staff through in-service training and education about mental health and substance abuse.
• Interview individuals and/or families to identify presenting problems, assess mental status and dangerousness, gather psychosocial history, and assign diagnoses to inform interventions.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy to people of all ages receiving Facility-Based Crisis services using person-centered philosophies and best practices.
• Assess psychiatric crises and provide crisis intervention in collaboration with Facility-Based Crisis staff.
• Maintain medical records in compliance with state, federal, and agency guidelines.
• Refer individuals and families to appropriate outside agencies for psychosocial needs upon discharge and provide information consistent with confidentiality standards.
• Provide crisis assessments, stabilization, and service coordination to de-escalate crisis situations and promote the lowest safe level of care.
• Maintain licensure and attend educational trainings and seminars to remain current on best practices.
• Maintain positive working relationships with individuals, families, staff, monitoring and licensing agencies, organizations, funding resources, and other human service agencies.
• Participate in the agency's continuous quality improvement activities.
• Provide clinical consultation to other Monarch professionals as required or requested.
• Drive or travel to community locations, agencies, and other outreach destinations as assigned.
• Attend and participate in required meetings and training, and maintain required agency, state, and federal certifications.
• Comply with agency policies and procedures and applicable state and federal statutes and regulations.
• Follow service definition guidelines for services provided.
• Demonstrate knowledge of emergency procedures and assist in crisis situations.
• Complete other relevant responsibilities assigned by a supervisor.

Benefits

• $3,000 sign-on bonus, paid as $750 after 3 months of continuous employment, $750 after 6 months, and $1,500 after 12 months.
• Eligible employees may have access to customizable benefits and perks, which may include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, and professional development support.
• The company describes its benefits package as supporting full-time and part-time team members and their families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level