Behavioral Health Therapist V, VOA

MONARCH • Albemarle, NC

6d • $65,000

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Therapist provides outpatient behavioral health services to people of all ages experiencing psychological difficulties, helping them interact appropriately and develop meaningful relationships in the community. The role conducts assessments and diagnoses, provides individual, group, and family therapy, responds to psychiatric crises, maintains clinical records, and coordinates referrals and other services. The therapist works with psychiatrists and community partners, supports emergency services as needed, contributes to quality improvement, and provides clinical consultation to colleagues. The position requires travel to community locations and other outreach destinations as assigned.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Human Services.
• Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), as applicable to the state licensing board.
• Maintain licensure as required by the licensing board.

Responsibilities

• Interview individuals and families to identify presenting problems, assess mental status and dangerousness, gather psychosocial history, and assign diagnoses using the current DSM manual.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy to people of all ages using person-centered philosophies and best practices.
• Assess psychiatric crises and provide crisis intervention in coordination with psychiatrists.
• Maintain medical records in compliance with state, federal, and agency guidelines.
• Refer individuals and families to appropriate outside agencies and provide information in accordance with confidentiality standards.
• Provide crisis assessments, stabilization, and service coordination to de-escalate crisis situations and maintain the lowest safe level of care.
• Provide Emergency Services coverage or back-up during clinical hours and on-call coverage after hours and on weekends as needed.
• Maintain required licensure and attend educational trainings and seminars to stay 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.
• Comply with agency policies and procedures.
• Provide clinical consultation to other Monarch professionals as required or requested.
• Drive and travel to community locations, agencies, and other outreach destinations as assigned.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested by a supervisor.

Benefits

• Customizable benefits and perks for eligible employees, which may include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, and professional development support.
• A comprehensive, competitive benefits package supporting full-time and part-time team members and their families.
• Opportunities for professional growth and promotion from within.

What This Job Offers

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