Behavioral Health Therapist V

MONARCH • Albemarle, NC

2d

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Therapist provides outpatient behavioral health services to people of all ages who are experiencing psychological difficulties, helping them interact appropriately and develop meaningful relationships in the community. The role involves assessment, diagnosis, individual, group, and family therapy, crisis response, service coordination, and clinical consultation. The therapist maintains compliant medical records, supports clients and families with referrals, participates in quality improvement, and maintains licensure and current professional knowledge. The position also includes community travel and providing Emergency Services coverage during clinical hours, with after-hours and weekend on-call coverage as needed.

The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is paid in installments: $750 after 3 months of continuous employment, $750 after 6 months, and $1,500 after 12 months. The required education is a master’s degree in Human Services, and the candidate must hold one of the listed professional licenses: LCSW, LMFT, LCMHC, or LPA. Counseling or therapy experience is not required.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Human Services.
• Must hold one of the following licenses: LCSW, LMFT, LCMHC, or LPA.
• Counseling or therapy experience is not required.
• Ability to meet licensure requirements and attend continuing education trainings or seminars.
• Ability to drive and travel to community locations, agencies, and outreach destinations as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Interview individuals and/or families to identify presenting problems, assess mental status and dangerousness, gather psychosocial history, and assign accurate diagnoses using all five Axes of 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 or potential crisis situations and maintain the lowest level of care that promotes safety.
• Provide Emergency Services coverage or backup during clinical hours and after-hours and weekend on-call coverage as needed.
• Maintain required licensure and attend educational trainings and seminars to stay current with best practices.
• Maintain positive working relationships with communities served, including individuals, families, staff, monitoring and licensing agencies, organizations, funding resources, and other human service agencies.
• Participate in the agency’s ongoing 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

• $3,000 sign-on bonus, paid in installments after 3, 6, and 12 months of continuous employment.
• Eligible employees may have access to comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, professional development support, and other customizable benefits and perks.
• Promotional and professional growth opportunities, including development of future leaders.

What This Job Offers

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