Behavioral Health Therapist V, VOA

Monarch • Albemarle, NC

5d

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 includes assessment, diagnosis, individual, group, and family therapy, psychiatric crisis assessment and intervention, service coordination, and support for individuals’ and families’ psychosocial needs. The therapist maintains compliant medical records, participates in quality improvement, provides clinical consultation, and maintains required licensure and professional knowledge. The position also involves travel to community locations and providing emergency-services coverage, including on-call coverage after hours and on weekends as needed.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Interview individuals and/or 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 collaboration with psychiatrists.
• Maintain medical records in compliance with state, federal, and agency guidelines.
• Refer individuals and families to appropriate outside agencies and provide relevant information within confidentiality guidelines.
• Provide crisis assessments, stabilization, and service coordination to de-escalate crisis situations and promote the lowest level of care that supports safety.
• Provide Emergency Services coverage or backup during clinical hours and on-call coverage after hours and on weekends as needed.
• Maintain required licensure and attend trainings and seminars to stay current with 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.
• Follow 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.

Benefits

• Competitive and flexible total rewards package.
• Eligible employees may have access to comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, and professional development support.
• Benefits and perks are tailored to role, employment type, and location.

What This Job Offers

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